What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Syria?

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Syria was 35 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 Syria?

The highest recorded value was 663 deaths in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.

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

Syria ranks 6th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Syria 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 Syria

Name: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Syria
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)

Syria: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method was 35 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

35 deaths

Change on year

down 89.7%

World rank

6th

of 187 countries

All-time high

663 deaths

in 2015

All-time low

0 deaths

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Syria, 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

Syria recorded 35 deaths for deaths from terrorist attacks by method in 2021.

That represents a change of down 89.7% on the previous year and up 250.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Syria peaked at 663 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.

Syria ranks 6th 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	0.9 deaths	0 deaths	6 deaths	10
1990s	0 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	9
2000s	0 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
2010s	194.6 deaths	0 deaths	663 deaths	10
2020s	187 deaths	35 deaths	339 deaths	2

Countries ranked near Syria

3 Nigeria 72 deaths compare
4 Democratic Republic of Congo 66 deaths compare
5 Myanmar 41 deaths compare
7 Mali 27 deaths compare
8 Somalia 25 deaths compare
9 Iraq 19 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Syria

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,122 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 1,491 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 73 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 73 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 291,183 (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 284,651 (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 299,081 (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 292,674 (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 301,647 (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 295,079 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Syria?: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Syria was 35 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 Syria?: The highest recorded value was 663 deaths in 2015.
What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Syria?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
How does Syria rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?: Syria ranks 6th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Syria?: Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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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