Terrorism deaths rate in France
France: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths rate in France, 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
In 2021, terrorism deaths rate in France stood at 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 72.7% on the previous year and down 96.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in France peaked at 0.2539 deaths per 100,000 people in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
France ranks 49th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0102 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0395 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0248 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0053 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0451 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0122 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0331 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0013 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0068 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0459 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2539 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0109 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0171 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 46 United States 0.0077 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 47 Turkey 0.0059 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 48 Chile 0.0051 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 50 Sri Lanka 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 51 Uganda 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 52 Germany 0.0036 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for France
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 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 410,003 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 393,149 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 422,126 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 401,629 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 424,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 402,563 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in France?
- Terrorism deaths rate in France was 0.0046 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2539 deaths per 100,000 people in 2015.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does France rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- France ranks 49th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this France 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.