What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria?

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria was 445 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 Nigeria?

The highest recorded value was 673 attacks in 2014.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.

How does Nigeria rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?

Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 160.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Nigeria 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 Nigeria

Name: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria
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)

Nigeria: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 445 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

445 attacks

Change on year

down 4.5%

World rank

3rd

of 187 countries

All-time high

673 attacks

in 2014

All-time low

0 attacks

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria, 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

The most recent figure for suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria is 445 attacks, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 160.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria peaked at 673 attacks in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.

Nigeria ranks 3rd 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	0.1 attacks	0 attacks	1 attacks	10
1980s	0.6 attacks	0 attacks	3 attacks	10
1990s	8.22 attacks	0 attacks	20 attacks	9
2000s	25.7 attacks	5 attacks	76 attacks	10
2010s	426.7 attacks	63 attacks	673 attacks	10
2020s	455.5 attacks	445 attacks	466 attacks	2

Countries ranked near Nigeria

1 Afghanistan 1,421 attacks compare
2 Iraq 540 attacks compare
4 Yemen 290 attacks compare
5 India 235 attacks compare
6 Myanmar 216 attacks compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Nigeria

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,301 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 257,921 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 726 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 726 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 2.03 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.96 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 2.06 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 2.23 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria?: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Nigeria was 445 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 Nigeria?: The highest recorded value was 673 attacks in 2014.
What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Nigeria?: The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
How does Nigeria rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?: Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Nigeria?: Over the last ten years it is up 160.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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.