What is terrorism deaths by region in North Korea?

Terrorism deaths by region in North Korea was 0 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.

What is the highest terrorism deaths by region recorded in North Korea?

The highest recorded value was 3 in 1994.

What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in North Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1992.

How does North Korea rank for terrorism deaths by region?

North Korea ranks 58th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Where does this North Korea 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.

Terrorism deaths by region in North Korea

Name: Terrorism deaths by region in North Korea
Creator: Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

North Korea: Terrorism deaths by region was 0 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

World rank

58th

of 187 countries

All-time high

in 1994

All-time low

in 1992

Years of data

1992–2021

Terrorism deaths by region in North Korea, 1992–2021

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, terrorism deaths by region in North Korea stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 29 years on record.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in North Korea peaked at 3 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1992.

That places North Korea 58th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Terrorism deaths by region in North Korea, year by year

Annual values for Terrorism deaths by region in North Korea, 1992 to 2021.
Year	Value	Change
1992	0	—
1994	3	—
1995	0	-100.0%
1996	0	—
1997	0	—
1998	0	—
1999	0	—
2000	0	—
2001	0	—
2002	0	—
2003	0	—
2004	0	—
2005	0	—
2006	0	—
2007	0	—
2008	0	—
2009	0	—
2010	0	—
2011	0	—
2012	0	—
2013	0	—
2014	0	—
2015	0	—
2016	0	—
2017	0	—
2018	0	—
2019	0	—
2020	0	—
2021	0	—

North Korea compared with similar countries

North Korea's 0 is below the median for low income countries, which is 51. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Highest	Years
1990s	0.4286	3	7
2000s	0	0	10
2010s	0	0	10
2020s	0	0	2

Countries ranked near North Korea

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More health data for North Korea

Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2100)
Un projection of annual infant deaths 767 (2100)
Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2456 % change on previous year (2090)
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2022)
Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate -0.1528 % change on previous year (2025)
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2022)
Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6836 units per person (2025)
Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.073 units per person (2025)
Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.015 units per person (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths by region in North Korea?: Terrorism deaths by region in North Korea was 0 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest terrorism deaths by region recorded in North Korea?: The highest recorded value was 3 in 1994.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in North Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1992.
How does North Korea rank for terrorism deaths by region?: North Korea ranks 58th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this North Korea 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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Indicator: Terrorism deaths by region
Source: Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 187 places, 5,394 data points, 1992–2021
Last refreshed: 30 October 2026