What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium?

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium was 2 attacks 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 suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Belgium?

The highest recorded value was 21 attacks in 1985.

What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Belgium?

The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1971.

How does Belgium rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?

Belgium ranks 56th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Where does this Belgium 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 Suicide and other terrorist attacks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium

Name: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium
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)

Belgium: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 2 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

2 attacks

Change on year

down 33.3%

World rank

56th

of 187 countries

All-time high

21 attacks

in 1985

All-time low

0 attacks

in 1971

Years of data

1970–2021

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium, 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 attacks.

Analysis

The most recent figure for suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium is 2 attacks, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 50.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium peaked at 21 attacks in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1971.

Belgium ranks 56th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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	2.9 attacks	0 attacks	8 attacks	10
1980s	7 attacks	1 attacks	21 attacks	10
1990s	3.33 attacks	0 attacks	9 attacks	9
2000s	1.3 attacks	0 attacks	8 attacks	10
2010s	1.3 attacks	0 attacks	4 attacks	10
2020s	2.5 attacks	2 attacks	3 attacks	2

Countries ranked near Belgium

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56 Switzerland 2 attacks compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium?: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Belgium was 2 attacks 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 suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Belgium?: The highest recorded value was 21 attacks in 1985.
What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Belgium?: The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1971.
How does Belgium rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?: Belgium ranks 56th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this Belgium 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 Suicide and other terrorist attacks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Suicide and other terrorist attacks
Unit: attacks
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

Number of non-suicide terrorist attacks.