Terrorism deaths by region in Niger
Niger: Terrorism deaths by region was 447 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths by region in Niger, 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
Niger recorded 447 deaths for terrorism deaths by region in 2021.
That represents a change of up 20.5% on the previous year and up 11,075.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in Niger peaked at 666 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1998.
Niger ranks 7th of 187 countries on this measure, 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 | 21 deaths | 0 deaths | 53 deaths | 7 |
| 2000s | 9 deaths | 0 deaths | 66 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.4 deaths | 1 deaths | 666 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 409 deaths | 371 deaths | 447 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Niger
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 22,995 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 259 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 259 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 229,629 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 221,206 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 240,294 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 231,501 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 251,401 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 242,059 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in Niger?
- Terrorism deaths by region in Niger was 447 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 666 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1998.
- How does Niger rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- Niger ranks 7th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths by region rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11,075.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.