What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Philippines?

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Philippines was 104 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 Philippines?

The highest recorded value was 721 attacks in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1973.

How does Philippines rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?

Philippines ranks 11th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Philippines 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 Philippines

Name: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Philippines
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)

Philippines: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 104 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

104 attacks

Change on year

down 64.4%

World rank

11th

of 187 countries

All-time high

721 attacks

in 2015

All-time low

0 attacks

in 1973

Years of data

1970–2021

Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Philippines, 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

Philippines recorded 104 attacks for suicide and other terrorist attacks in 2021.

That represents a change of down 64.4% on the previous year and down 31.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Philippines peaked at 721 attacks in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1973.

Philippines ranks 11th 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	12.4 attacks	0 attacks	50 attacks	10
1980s	91.8 attacks	16 attacks	210 attacks	10
1990s	105.11 attacks	18 attacks	320 attacks	9
2000s	101.5 attacks	25 attacks	275 attacks	10
2010s	495.8 attacks	151 attacks	721 attacks	10
2020s	198 attacks	104 attacks	292 attacks	2

Countries ranked near Philippines

8 Democratic Republic of Congo 141 attacks compare
9 Syria 140 attacks compare
10 Somalia 109 attacks compare
12 Israel 101 attacks compare
13 Saudi Arabia 94 attacks compare
14 Colombia 76 attacks compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

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Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,456 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 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 1.07 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Philippines?: Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Philippines was 104 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 Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 721 attacks in 2015.
What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1973.
How does Philippines rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?: Philippines ranks 11th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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.