What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia?

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia was 25 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 Somalia?

The highest recorded value was 367 deaths in 2014.

What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Somalia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.

How does Somalia rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?

Somalia ranks 8th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Is deaths from terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Somalia?

Over the last ten years it is up 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Somalia 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.

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia

Name: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia
Creator: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Somalia: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method was 25 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

25 deaths

Change on year

down 58.3%

World rank

8th

of 187 countries

All-time high

367 deaths

in 2014

All-time low

0 deaths

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia, 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 Somalia is 25 deaths, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 58.3% on the previous year and up 47.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia peaked at 367 deaths in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.

Somalia ranks 8th of 187 countries on this measure, 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	9.89 deaths	0 deaths	52 deaths	9
2000s	8.9 deaths	0 deaths	85 deaths	10
2010s	117.5 deaths	17 deaths	367 deaths	10
2020s	42.5 deaths	25 deaths	60 deaths	2

Countries ranked near Somalia

5 Myanmar 41 deaths compare
6 Syria 35 deaths compare
7 Mali 27 deaths compare
9 Iraq 19 deaths compare
10 Cameroon 11 deaths compare
10 Ethiopia 11 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Somalia

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 987.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 32,421 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 1,320 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 1,320 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 161,442 (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 160,345 (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 166,877 (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 165,473 (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 172,667 (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 170,886 (2025)

All data for Somalia →

Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia?: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Somalia was 25 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 Somalia?: The highest recorded value was 367 deaths in 2014.
What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Somalia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
How does Somalia rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?: Somalia ranks 8th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Somalia?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia 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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About this data

Indicator: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method
Unit: deaths
Source: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 188 places, 9,021 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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