Terrorism deaths rate in Canada
Canada: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0105 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths rate in Canada, 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
Canada recorded 0.0105 deaths per 100,000 people for terrorism deaths rate in 2021.
That represents a change of up 32.4% on the previous year and up 278.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Canada peaked at 1.28 deaths per 100,000 people in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1971.
That places Canada 41st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0009 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0047 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.134 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.28 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0007 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0034 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0074 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0351 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0092 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0079 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0105 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 38 South Africa 0.0135 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 39 Egypt 0.0119 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 40 Algeria 0.0113 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 42 Indonesia 0.0099 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 43 India 0.0096 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 44 Greece 0.0096 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Canada
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,083 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 385 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 283,794 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 266,829 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 271,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 258,927 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 254,587 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 245,661 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Canada?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Canada was 0.0105 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 deaths per 100,000 people in 1985.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1971.
- How does Canada rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Canada ranks 41st out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Canada 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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About this data
Annual number of confirmed deaths from terrorist attacks, including all victims and attackers, per 100,000 people.