What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Indonesia?

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Indonesia was 25 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 Indonesia?

The highest recorded value was 105 attacks in 2001.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.

How does Indonesia rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?

Indonesia ranks 25th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Indonesia 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 Indonesia

Name: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Indonesia
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)

Indonesia: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 25 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

25 attacks

Change on year

up 31.6%

World rank

25th

of 187 countries

All-time high

105 attacks

in 2001

All-time low

0 attacks

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Indonesia, 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

Indonesia recorded 25 attacks for suicide and other terrorist attacks in 2021.

That represents a change of up 31.6% on the previous year and up 31.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Indonesia peaked at 105 attacks in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.

Indonesia ranks 25th 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	0.3 attacks	0 attacks	2 attacks	10
1980s	1.1 attacks	0 attacks	4 attacks	10
1990s	22 attacks	3 attacks	65 attacks	9
2000s	33.5 attacks	2 attacks	105 attacks	10
2010s	25.9 attacks	4 attacks	39 attacks	10
2020s	22 attacks	19 attacks	25 attacks	2

Countries ranked near Indonesia

22 Ethiopia 36 attacks compare
23 Kenya 33 attacks compare
24 Thailand 27 attacks compare
25 United States 25 attacks compare
27 Mexico 21 attacks compare
28 France 19 attacks compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Indonesia

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,286 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 16,463 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 2.23 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 2.23 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 2.12 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 2.24 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)

All data for Indonesia →

Frequently asked questions

What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Indonesia?: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Indonesia was 25 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 Indonesia?: The highest recorded value was 105 attacks in 2001.
What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Indonesia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
How does Indonesia rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?: Indonesia ranks 25th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Indonesia?: Over the last ten years it is up 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia 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.