Suicide and other terrorist attacks in United States
United States: Suicide and other terrorist attacks was 25 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
25
Change on year
down 75.2%
World rank
26th
of 188 countries
All-time high
468
in 1970
All-time low
6
in 2006
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in United States, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, suicide and other terrorist attacks in United States stood at 25.
The figure is down 75.2% on the previous year and up 177.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide and other terrorist attacks in United States peaked at 468 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2006.
That places United States 26th out of 188 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.
Suicide and other terrorist attacks in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 468 | — |
| 1971 | 247 | -47.2% |
| 1972 | 68 | -72.5% |
| 1973 | 58 | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 94 | +62.1% |
| 1975 | 149 | +58.5% |
| 1976 | 105 | -29.5% |
| 1977 | 130 | +23.8% |
| 1978 | 87 | -33.1% |
| 1979 | 69 | -20.7% |
| 1980 | 67 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 74 | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 77 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 44 | -42.9% |
| 1984 | 63 | +43.2% |
| 1985 | 40 | -36.5% |
| 1986 | 49 | +22.5% |
| 1987 | 34 | -30.6% |
| 1988 | 27 | -20.6% |
| 1989 | 42 | +55.6% |
| 1990 | 32 | -23.8% |
| 1991 | 30 | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 32 | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 55 | +71.9% |
| 1995 | 59 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 35 | -40.7% |
| 1997 | 42 | +20.0% |
| 1998 | 31 | -26.2% |
| 1999 | 53 | +71.0% |
| 2000 | 42 | -20.8% |
| 2001 | 43 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 32 | -25.6% |
| 2003 | 35 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 9 | -74.3% |
| 2005 | 21 | +133.3% |
| 2006 | 6 | -71.4% |
| 2007 | 11 | +83.3% |
| 2008 | 18 | +63.6% |
| 2009 | 10 | -44.4% |
| 2010 | 17 | +70.0% |
| 2011 | 9 | -47.1% |
| 2012 | 20 | +122.2% |
| 2013 | 20 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 28 | +40.0% |
| 2015 | 40 | +42.9% |
| 2016 | 68 | +70.0% |
| 2017 | 64 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 76 | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 71 | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 101 | +42.3% |
| 2021 | 25 | -75.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 147.5 | 58 | 468 | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.7 | 27 | 77 | 10 |
| 1990s | 41 | 30 | 59 | 9 |
| 2000s | 22.7 | 6 | 43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.3 | 9 | 76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 63 | 25 | 101 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide and other terrorist attacks in United States?
- Suicide and other terrorist attacks in United States was 25 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 468 in 1970.
- What is the lowest suicide and other terrorist attacks recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2006.
- How does United States rank for suicide and other terrorist attacks?
- United States ranks 26th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide and other terrorist attacks rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from 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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