Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Peru
Peru: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 5 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Peru, 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 Peru is 5 attacks, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 150.0% on the previous year and up 25.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Peru peaked at 658 attacks in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Peru ranks 46th 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 | 1.9 attacks | 0 attacks | 4 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 422.3 attacks | 64 attacks | 630 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 197.89 attacks | 5 attacks | 658 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.4 attacks | 1 attacks | 4 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 13 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.5 attacks | 2 attacks | 5 attacks | 2 |
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More health data for Peru
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 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 277,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 278,985 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 277,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 277,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 277,995 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 275,298 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Peru?
- Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Peru was 5 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 658 attacks in 1991.
- What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Peru rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?
- Peru ranks 46th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Peru 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.