Share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa
South Africa: Share of deaths from terrorism was 0.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa, 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
South Africa recorded 0.0% for share of deaths from terrorism in 2021.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 71.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa peaked at 0.2% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
South Africa ranks 40th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa, 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% | +150.2% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | +19.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0% | +32.6% |
| 1980 | 0.0% | +223.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -69.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | +210.4% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | -25.6% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | +287.5% |
| 1986 | 0.1% | +85.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | -23.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0% | +25.4% |
| 1989 | 0.0% | -63.4% |
| 1990 | 0.0% | +159.1% |
| 1991 | 0.1% | +149.2% |
| 1992 | 0.2% | +81.6% |
| 1994 | 0.1% | -41.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0% | -77.3% |
| 1996 | 0.0% | -25.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0% | -73.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | -46.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -70.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | +326.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -59.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | +359.8% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | -44.4% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +325.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -58.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -36.8% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 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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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa?
- Share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 1992.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from terrorism recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for share of deaths from terrorism?
- South Africa ranks 40th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Africa 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.