Terrorism deaths rate in Burundi
Burundi: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
18th
of 188 countries
All-time high
23.12 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1996
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths rate in Burundi, 1970–2021
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 per 100,000 people.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people for terrorism deaths rate in 2021.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Burundi peaked at 23.12 deaths per 100,000 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
Burundi ranks 18th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorism deaths rate in Burundi, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1971 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1972 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1973 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1974 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1975 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1976 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1977 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1978 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1979 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1980 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1981 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1982 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1983 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1984 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1985 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1986 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1987 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1988 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1989 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1990 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1991 | 2.09 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1992 | 1.06 deaths per 100,000 people | -49.2% |
| 1994 | 4.74 deaths per 100,000 people | +346.6% |
| 1995 | 9.83 deaths per 100,000 people | +107.2% |
| 1996 | 23.12 deaths per 100,000 people | +135.3% |
| 1997 | 6.52 deaths per 100,000 people | -71.8% |
| 1998 | 6.5 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.75 deaths per 100,000 people | -73.1% |
| 2000 | 1.54 deaths per 100,000 people | -12.0% |
| 2001 | 2.57 deaths per 100,000 people | +67.0% |
| 2002 | 1.01 deaths per 100,000 people | -60.8% |
| 2003 | 1.69 deaths per 100,000 people | +67.8% |
| 2004 | 0.2528 deaths per 100,000 people | -85.0% |
| 2005 | 0.1759 deaths per 100,000 people | -30.4% |
| 2006 | 0.2742 deaths per 100,000 people | +55.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0378 deaths per 100,000 people | -86.2% |
| 2008 | 0.3382 deaths per 100,000 people | +795.7% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.1534 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2011 | 0.4971 deaths per 100,000 people | +224.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0613 deaths per 100,000 people | -87.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0493 deaths per 100,000 people | -19.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0381 deaths per 100,000 people | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 2.08 deaths per 100,000 people | +5354.3% |
| 2016 | 0.6787 deaths per 100,000 people | -67.4% |
| 2017 | 0.1793 deaths per 100,000 people | -73.6% |
| 2018 | 0.3132 deaths per 100,000 people | +74.7% |
| 2019 | 0.2105 deaths per 100,000 people | -32.8% |
| 2020 | 0.2291 deaths per 100,000 people | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.2445 deaths per 100,000 people, 91% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terrorism deaths rate in Burundi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +5354.3% | 0.0381 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.08 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 2008 | +795.7% | 0.0378 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.3382 deaths per 100,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.18 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 23.12 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.7883 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.57 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.426 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0381 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.08 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2261 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2291 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 15 Ethiopia 0.4057 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 16 Cameroon 0.3052 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 17 Chad 0.2445 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 19 Libya 0.193 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 20 Israel 0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 21 Colombia 0.1378 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Burundi
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 929.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8,143 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 26 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.736 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0759 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7548 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Burundi?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Burundi was 0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people 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 rate recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 23.12 deaths per 100,000 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Burundi rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Burundi ranks 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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 rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual number of confirmed deaths from terrorist attacks, including all victims and attackers, per 100,000 people.