Terrorism deaths by region in South Africa
South Africa: Terrorism deaths by region was 8 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
8
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
35th
of 187 countries
All-time high
706
in 1992
All-time low
0
in 2001
Years of data
29
1992–2021
Terrorism deaths by region in South Africa, 1992–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terrorism deaths by region in South Africa is 8, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and down 61.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in South Africa peaked at 706 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
South Africa ranks 35th of 187 countries on this measure, 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 706 | — |
| 1994 | 447 | -36.7% |
| 1995 | 105 | -76.5% |
| 1996 | 82 | -21.9% |
| 1997 | 23 | -72.0% |
| 1998 | 13 | -43.5% |
| 1999 | 4 | -69.2% |
| 2000 | 18 | +350.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 1 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 1 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | — |
| 2013 | 2 | -60.0% |
| 2014 | 9 | +350.0% |
| 2015 | 5 | -44.4% |
| 2016 | 21 | +320.0% |
| 2017 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 24 | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 10 | -58.3% |
| 2020 | 7 | -30.0% |
| 2021 | 8 | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 197.14 | 4 | 706 | 7 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 0 | 24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in South Africa?
- Terrorism deaths by region in South Africa was 8 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest terrorism deaths by region recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 706 in 1992.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Africa 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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