Terrorism deaths by region in Peru
Peru: Terrorism deaths by region was 20 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths by region in Peru, 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
In 2021, terrorism deaths by region in Peru stood at 20 deaths.
That represents a change of up 81.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in Peru peaked at 818 deaths in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2008.
That places Peru 27th 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.
Terrorism deaths by region in Peru, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 818 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 81 deaths | -90.1% |
| 1995 | 103 deaths | +27.2% |
| 1996 | 74 deaths | -28.2% |
| 1997 | 47 deaths | -36.5% |
| 1998 | 7 deaths | -85.1% |
| 1999 | 28 deaths | +300.0% |
| 2000 | 4 deaths | -85.7% |
| 2001 | 16 deaths | +300.0% |
| 2002 | 9 deaths | -43.8% |
| 2003 | 7 deaths | -22.2% |
| 2004 | 6 deaths | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 7 deaths | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 7 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 18 deaths | +157.1% |
| 2008 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 19 deaths | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2012 | 12 deaths | — |
| 2013 | 6 deaths | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 4 deaths | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 6 deaths | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 11 deaths | +83.3% |
| 2017 | 8 deaths | -27.3% |
| 2018 | 4 deaths | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 1 deaths | -75.0% |
| 2020 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 20 deaths | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 165.43 deaths | 7 deaths | 818 deaths | 7 |
| 2000s | 9.3 deaths | 0 deaths | 19 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.2 deaths | 0 deaths | 12 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 10 deaths | 0 deaths | 20 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in Peru?
- Terrorism deaths by region in Peru was 20 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 818 deaths in 1992.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2008.
- How does Peru rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- Peru ranks 27th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Peru 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.