Share of deaths from terrorism in North Korea
North Korea: Share of deaths from terrorism was 0.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.0%
World rank
58th
of 187 countries
All-time high
0.0%
in 1994
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Share of deaths from terrorism in North Korea, 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 %.
Analysis
In 2021, share of deaths from terrorism in North Korea stood at 0.0%. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from terrorism in North Korea peaked at 0.0% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places North Korea 58th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from terrorism in North Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | — |
| 2021 | 0.0% | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
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- 58 French Polynesia 0.0%
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from terrorism in North Korea?
- Share of deaths from terrorism in North Korea was 0.0% 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 share of deaths from terrorism recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from terrorism recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does North Korea rank for share of deaths from terrorism?
- North Korea ranks 58th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this North Korea 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 Share of deaths from terrorism. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of all deaths that are due to terrorism.