Terrorism deaths by region in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Terrorism deaths by region was 689 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths by region in Democratic Republic of Congo, 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
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 689 deaths for terrorism deaths by region in 2021.
That represents a change of down 49.2% on the previous year and up 1,278.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,356 deaths in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1992.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 4th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.71 deaths | 0 deaths | 67 deaths | 7 |
| 2000s | 151.6 deaths | 15 deaths | 824 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 410.6 deaths | 50 deaths | 993 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,022 deaths | 689 deaths | 1,356 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 528 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 528 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 873,860 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 884,406 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 907,255 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 917,495 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 937,176 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 946,859 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Terrorism deaths by region in Democratic Republic of Congo was 689 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,356 deaths in 2020.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1992.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths by region rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,278.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.