Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria
Nigeria: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method was 72 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria, 1970–2021
Source: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria is 72 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 60.9% on the previous year and up 148.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria peaked at 304 deaths in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.
That places Nigeria 3rd out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 30.5 deaths | 0 deaths | 304 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.7 deaths | 0 deaths | 178 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 128 deaths | 72 deaths | 184 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 1 Afghanistan 1,484 deaths compare
- 2 Yemen 403 deaths compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of Congo 66 deaths compare
- 5 Myanmar 41 deaths compare
- 6 Syria 35 deaths compare
More health data for Nigeria
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,301 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 257,921 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 726 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 726 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 2.03 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.96 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 2.06 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 2.23 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria?
- Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria was 72 deaths in 2021, according to National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 304 deaths in 2009.
- What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
- How does Nigeria rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?
- Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from terrorist attacks by method. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Deaths from terrorist attacks of unknown type.