What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Burundi?

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Burundi was 6 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 Burundi?

The highest recorded value was 102 attacks in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.

How does Burundi rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?

Burundi ranks 44th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Burundi?

Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Burundi 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 Burundi

Name: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Burundi
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)

Burundi: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 6 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

6 attacks

Change on year

down 14.3%

World rank

44th

of 187 countries

All-time high

102 attacks

in 2015

All-time low

0 attacks

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Burundi, 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

Burundi recorded 6 attacks for suicide and other terrorist attacks in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Burundi peaked at 102 attacks in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.

Burundi ranks 44th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0 attacks	0 attacks	0 attacks	10
1980s	0 attacks	0 attacks	0 attacks	10
1990s	27.56 attacks	0 attacks	83 attacks	9
2000s	11.1 attacks	0 attacks	37 attacks	10
2010s	27 attacks	2 attacks	102 attacks	10
2020s	6.5 attacks	6 attacks	7 attacks	2

Countries ranked near Burundi

43 Libya 7 attacks compare
44 Netherlands 6 attacks compare
46 Peru 5 attacks compare
46 Sweden 5 attacks compare

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Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 929.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 8,143 deaths (2100)
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Deaths in armed conflicts by region 1 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 103,354 (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 104,134 (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 109,497 (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 110,195 (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 116,754 (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 117,373 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Burundi?: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Burundi was 6 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 Burundi?: The highest recorded value was 102 attacks in 2015.
What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Burundi?: The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
How does Burundi rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?: Burundi ranks 44th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Burundi?: Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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.