Terrorism deaths by region in United States
United States: Terrorism deaths by region was 26 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
26
Change on year
up 116.7%
World rank
26th
of 187 countries
All-time high
3,014
in 2001
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
29
1992–2021
Terrorism deaths by region in United States, 1992–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terrorism deaths by region in United States is 26, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 116.7% on the previous year and down 61.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths by region in United States peaked at 3,014 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.
That places United States 26th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.14 | 2 | 178 | 7 |
| 2000s | 305.1 | 0 | 3,014 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.8 | 0 | 98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19 | 12 | 26 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths by region in United States?
- Terrorism deaths by region in United States was 26 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest terrorism deaths by region recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 3,014 in 2001.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths by region recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
- How does United States rank for terrorism deaths by region?
- United States ranks 26th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this United States 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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