Share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa
South Africa: Share of deaths from terrorism was 0.0012 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.0012
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
40th
of 187 countries
All-time high
0.2126
in 1992
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Share of deaths from terrorism in South Africa, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.0012 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 0.2126 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0.0007 | — |
| 1977 | 0.0018 | +150.2% |
| 1978 | 0.0021 | +19.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0028 | +32.6% |
| 1980 | 0.009 | +223.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0028 | -69.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0031 | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 0.0097 | +210.4% |
| 1984 | 0.0072 | -25.6% |
| 1985 | 0.0279 | +287.5% |
| 1986 | 0.0517 | +85.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0395 | -23.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0496 | +25.4% |
| 1989 | 0.0181 | -63.4% |
| 1990 | 0.047 | +159.1% |
| 1991 | 0.1171 | +149.2% |
| 1992 | 0.2126 | +81.6% |
| 1994 | 0.1254 | -41.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0284 | -77.3% |
| 1996 | 0.0211 | -25.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0057 | -73.1% |
| 1998 | 0.003 | -46.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0009 | -70.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0038 | +326.7% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0002 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0.0002 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0.0009 | — |
| 2013 | 0.0004 | -59.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0017 | +359.8% |
| 2015 | 0.001 | -44.4% |
| 2016 | 0.0041 | +325.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0042 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0048 | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 0.002 | -58.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0013 | -36.8% |
| 2021 | 0.0012 | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0007 | 0 | 0.0028 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0219 | 0.0028 | 0.0517 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0624 | 0.0009 | 0.2126 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0004 | 0 | 0.0038 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0019 | 0 | 0.0048 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0012 | 0.0012 | 0.0013 | 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 0.0012 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from terrorism recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2126 in 1992.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from terrorism recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 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 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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