Terrorism deaths by region in Colombia
Colombia: Terrorism deaths by region was 71 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths by region in Colombia, 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
In 2021, terrorism deaths by region in Colombia stood at 71 deaths.
The figure is down 58.5% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in Colombia peaked at 1,230 deaths in 1997 and was at its lowest, 43 deaths, in 2011.
That places Colombia 18th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorism deaths by region in Colombia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 631 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 218 deaths | -65.5% |
| 1995 | 521 deaths | +139.0% |
| 1996 | 611 deaths | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 1,230 deaths | +101.3% |
| 1998 | 592 deaths | -51.9% |
| 1999 | 262 deaths | -55.7% |
| 2000 | 426 deaths | +62.6% |
| 2001 | 576 deaths | +35.2% |
| 2002 | 356 deaths | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 184 deaths | -48.3% |
| 2004 | 83 deaths | -54.9% |
| 2005 | 145 deaths | +74.7% |
| 2006 | 79 deaths | -45.5% |
| 2007 | 64 deaths | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 85 deaths | +32.8% |
| 2009 | 107 deaths | +25.9% |
| 2010 | 56 deaths | -47.7% |
| 2011 | 43 deaths | -23.2% |
| 2012 | 168 deaths | +290.7% |
| 2013 | 136 deaths | -19.0% |
| 2014 | 143 deaths | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 104 deaths | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 52 deaths | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 84 deaths | +61.5% |
| 2018 | 132 deaths | +57.1% |
| 2019 | 135 deaths | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 171 deaths | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 71 deaths | -58.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 580.71 deaths | 218 deaths | 1,230 deaths | 7 |
| 2000s | 210.5 deaths | 64 deaths | 576 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.3 deaths | 43 deaths | 168 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 121 deaths | 71 deaths | 171 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in Colombia?
- Terrorism deaths by region in Colombia was 71 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,230 deaths in 1997.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 deaths in 2011.
- How does Colombia rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- Colombia ranks 18th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths by region rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.