Suicide and other terrorist attacks in China
China: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 3 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in China, 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
China recorded 3 attacks for suicide and other terrorist attacks in 2021.
The figure is down 85.7% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in China peaked at 62 attacks in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
China ranks 51st 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 | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3 attacks | 0 attacks | 3 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.33 attacks | 1 attacks | 62 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.4 attacks | 0 attacks | 18 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.2 attacks | 1 attacks | 34 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 12 attacks | 3 attacks | 21 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
More health data for China
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,029 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,642 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 8.74 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 7.51 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 8.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 7.46 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 8.44 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 7.21 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in China?
- Suicide and other terrorist attacks in China was 3 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 62 attacks in 1996.
- What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does China rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?
- China ranks 51st out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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
Number of non-suicide terrorist attacks.