Terrorism deaths by region in Germany

Germany: Terrorism deaths by region was 3 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
3 deaths
Change on year
down 78.6%
World rank
42nd
of 187 countries
All-time high
27 deaths
in 2016
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1997
Years of data
29
1992–2021

Terrorism deaths by region in Germany, 1992–2021

01020301992200620211992: 17 deaths1994: 2 deaths1995: 10 deaths1996: 1 deaths1997: 0 deaths1998: 0 deaths1999: 3 deaths2000: 1 deaths2001: 3 deaths2002: 0 deaths2003: 0 deaths2004: 1 deaths2005: 2 deaths2006: 2 deaths2007: 1 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 2 deaths2012: 0 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 0 deaths2015: 1 deaths2016: 27 deaths2017: 1 deaths2018: 0 deaths2019: 4 deaths2020: 14 deaths2021: 3 deaths

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 Germany stood at 3 deaths.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 78.6% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in Germany peaked at 27 deaths in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1997.

That places Germany 42nd out of 187 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.71 deaths 0 deaths 17 deaths 7
2000s 1 deaths 0 deaths 3 deaths 10
2010s 3.5 deaths 0 deaths 27 deaths 10
2020s 8.5 deaths 3 deaths 14 deaths 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths by region in Germany?
Terrorism deaths by region in Germany was 3 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 27 deaths in 2016.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1997.
How does Germany rank for terrorism deaths by region?
Germany ranks 42nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is terrorism deaths by region rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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About this data

Indicator
Terrorism deaths by region
Unit
deaths
Source
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
187 places, 5,394 data points, 1992–2021
Last refreshed

Confirmed deaths, including all victims and attackers who died because of a terrorist attack.