Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Uganda
Uganda: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 11 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Uganda, 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 Uganda is 11 attacks, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 120.0% on the previous year and down 26.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in Uganda peaked at 30 attacks in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
That places Uganda 37th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 | 0.8 attacks | 0 attacks | 8 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.4 attacks | 0 attacks | 25 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.33 attacks | 2 attacks | 29 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.9 attacks | 0 attacks | 30 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.6 attacks | 0 attacks | 15 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 8 attacks | 5 attacks | 11 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 853.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,666 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 464,951 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 469,853 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 479,373 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 484,060 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 493,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 498,483 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in Uganda?
- Suicide and other terrorist attacks in Uganda was 11 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 30 attacks in 2003.
- What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Uganda rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?
- Uganda ranks 37th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Uganda 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.