Terrorism deaths rate in Iran
Iran: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths rate in Iran, 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
The most recent figure for terrorism deaths rate in Iran is 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 66.9% on the previous year and down 90.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Iran peaked at 1.24 deaths per 100,000 people in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
Iran ranks 53rd 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 | 0.1463 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1274 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.5534 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.02 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1234 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0293 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1305 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0484 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0144 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1526 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0069 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 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
- 54 United Kingdom 0.0015 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 55 Bangladesh 0.0012 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 56 China 0.0006 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Iran
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,361 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,070 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 3,509 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 3,509 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 599,582 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 573,113 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 594,335 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 568,110 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 592,351 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 566,798 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Iran?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Iran was 0.0023 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1.24 deaths per 100,000 people in 1978.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Iran rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Iran ranks 53rd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.