Terrorism deaths by region in Tunisia
Tunisia: Terrorism deaths by region was 5 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths by region in Tunisia, 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
The most recent figure for terrorism deaths by region in Tunisia is 5 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in Tunisia peaked at 107 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1992.
Tunisia ranks 38th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1995 | 7 deaths | +600.0% |
| 1996 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1998 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1999 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2000 | 5 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 3 deaths | -40.0% |
| 2002 | 21 deaths | +600.0% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2005 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2006 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2007 | 14 deaths | — |
| 2008 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2011 | 4 deaths | — |
| 2012 | 4 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 25 deaths | +525.0% |
| 2014 | 43 deaths | +72.0% |
| 2015 | 107 deaths | +148.8% |
| 2016 | 71 deaths | -33.6% |
| 2017 | 5 deaths | -93.0% |
| 2018 | 16 deaths | +220.0% |
| 2019 | 9 deaths | -43.8% |
| 2020 | 5 deaths | -44.4% |
| 2021 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 5 deaths is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2 deaths, 2.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.14 deaths | 0 deaths | 7 deaths | 7 |
| 2000s | 4.3 deaths | 0 deaths | 21 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.4 deaths | 0 deaths | 107 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 deaths | 5 deaths | 5 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in Tunisia?
- Terrorism deaths by region in Tunisia was 5 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 107 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1992.
- How does Tunisia rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- Tunisia ranks 38th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths by region rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.