Terrorism deaths by region in Colombia
Colombia: Terrorism deaths by region was 71 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
71
Change on year
down 58.5%
World rank
18th
of 187 countries
All-time high
1,230
in 1997
All-time low
43
in 2011
Years of data
29
1992–2021
Terrorism deaths by region in Colombia, 1992–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, terrorism deaths by region in Colombia stood at 71.
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 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 43, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 631 | — |
| 1994 | 218 | -65.5% |
| 1995 | 521 | +139.0% |
| 1996 | 611 | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 1,230 | +101.3% |
| 1998 | 592 | -51.9% |
| 1999 | 262 | -55.7% |
| 2000 | 426 | +62.6% |
| 2001 | 576 | +35.2% |
| 2002 | 356 | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 184 | -48.3% |
| 2004 | 83 | -54.9% |
| 2005 | 145 | +74.7% |
| 2006 | 79 | -45.5% |
| 2007 | 64 | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 85 | +32.8% |
| 2009 | 107 | +25.9% |
| 2010 | 56 | -47.7% |
| 2011 | 43 | -23.2% |
| 2012 | 168 | +290.7% |
| 2013 | 136 | -19.0% |
| 2014 | 143 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 104 | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 52 | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 84 | +61.5% |
| 2018 | 132 | +57.1% |
| 2019 | 135 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 171 | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 71 | -58.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 580.71 | 218 | 1,230 | 7 |
| 2000s | 210.5 | 64 | 576 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.3 | 43 | 168 | 10 |
| 2020s | 121 | 71 | 171 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in Colombia?
- Terrorism deaths by region in Colombia was 71 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,230 in 1997.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Terrorism deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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