Terrorism deaths by region in China
China: Terrorism deaths by region was 8 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths by region in China, 1992–2021
Source: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
China recorded 8 deaths for terrorism deaths by region in 2021.
The figure is down 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in China peaked at 322 deaths in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2006.
China ranks 35th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.14 deaths | 5 deaths | 50 deaths | 7 |
| 2000s | 25.1 deaths | 0 deaths | 186 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.9 deaths | 0 deaths | 322 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 deaths | 0 deaths | 8 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for China
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,029 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,642 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 8.74 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 7.51 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 8.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 7.46 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 8.44 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 7.21 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in China?
- Terrorism deaths by region in China was 8 deaths 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 terrorism deaths by region recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 322 deaths in 2014.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2006.
- How does China rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- China ranks 35th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths by region rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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 Terrorism deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Confirmed deaths, including all victims and attackers who died because of a terrorist attack.