Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Mali
Mali: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 71 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Mali, 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
Mali recorded 71 attacks for suicide and other terrorist attacks in 2021.
The figure is down 48.2% on the previous year and up 1,675.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Mali peaked at 157 attacks in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Mali ranks 15th 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 | 3.67 attacks | 0 attacks | 13 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.1 attacks | 0 attacks | 9 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.3 attacks | 1 attacks | 157 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 104 attacks | 71 attacks | 137 attacks | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Mali?
- Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Mali was 71 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 Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 157 attacks in 2018.
- What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Mali rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?
- Mali ranks 15th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,675.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.