Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Germany
Germany: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 13 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Germany, 1990–2021
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
Germany recorded 13 attacks for suicide and other terrorist attacks in 2021.
That represents a change of down 59.4% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Germany peaked at 156 attacks in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 2013.
Germany ranks 33rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.11 attacks | 1 attacks | 156 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.1 attacks | 2 attacks | 8 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.9 attacks | 0 attacks | 68 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.5 attacks | 13 attacks | 32 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 368 deaths (2100)
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- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 452,461 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Germany?
- Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Germany was 13 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 156 attacks in 1992.
- What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 2013.
- How does Germany rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?
- Germany ranks 33rd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.