Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 141 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo, 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
In 2021, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 141 attacks.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.5% on the previous year and up 781.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 310 attacks in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 8th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 0.8889 attacks | 0 attacks | 4 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.1 attacks | 3 attacks | 54 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.9 attacks | 16 attacks | 250 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 225.5 attacks | 141 attacks | 310 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 528 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 528 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 1.39 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 1.28 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 1.33 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 1.33 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 1.38 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 1.44 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo was 141 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 310 attacks in 2020.
- What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 8th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 781.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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Number of non-suicide terrorist attacks.