Terrorism deaths rate in Iran
Iran: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 66.9%
World rank
54th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1.24 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1978
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
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 54th of 188 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.
Terrorism deaths rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1971 | 0.0137 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1972 | 0.0033 deaths per 100,000 people | -75.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0032 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 0.0031 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0243 deaths per 100,000 people | +676.6% |
| 1976 | 0.0148 deaths per 100,000 people | -39.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0057 deaths per 100,000 people | -61.2% |
| 1978 | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 people | +21556.4% |
| 1979 | 0.1532 deaths per 100,000 people | -87.7% |
| 1980 | 0.1428 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 0.5534 deaths per 100,000 people | +287.6% |
| 1982 | 0.3271 deaths per 100,000 people | -40.9% |
| 1983 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0636 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1985 | 0.0465 deaths per 100,000 people | -26.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0797 deaths per 100,000 people | +71.3% |
| 1987 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0.0345 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1989 | 0.0261 deaths per 100,000 people | -24.4% |
| 1990 | 0.0179 deaths per 100,000 people | -31.3% |
| 1991 | 0.0034 deaths per 100,000 people | -80.8% |
| 1992 | 0.0152 deaths per 100,000 people | +339.5% |
| 1994 | 0.1234 deaths per 100,000 people | +713.8% |
| 1995 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0049 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1997 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0095 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1999 | 0.0062 deaths per 100,000 people | -34.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0076 deaths per 100,000 people | +23.0% |
| 2001 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2003 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2004 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2005 | 0.0185 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2006 | 0.0673 deaths per 100,000 people | +263.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0332 deaths per 100,000 people | -50.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0355 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 0.1305 deaths per 100,000 people | +268.0% |
| 2010 | 0.1526 deaths per 100,000 people | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 0.0236 deaths per 100,000 people | -84.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0155 deaths per 100,000 people | -34.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0497 deaths per 100,000 people | +220.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0163 deaths per 100,000 people | -67.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0465 deaths per 100,000 people | +185.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0144 deaths per 100,000 people | -69.0% |
| 2017 | 0.0462 deaths per 100,000 people | +220.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0771 deaths per 100,000 people | +67.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0427 deaths per 100,000 people | -44.6% |
| 2020 | 0.0069 deaths per 100,000 people | -83.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people | -66.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0119 deaths per 100,000 people, 19% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terrorism deaths rate in Iran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +21556.4% | 0.0057 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 1994 | +713.8% | 0.0152 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1234 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 1975 | +676.6% | 0.0031 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0243 deaths per 100,000 people |
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
- 51 Sri Lanka 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 52 Uganda 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 53 Germany 0.0036 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 55 United Kingdom 0.0015 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 56 Bangladesh 0.0012 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 57 China 0.0006 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Iran
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.38 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5627 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0311 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (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 54th out of 188 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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Annual number of confirmed deaths from terrorist attacks, including all victims and attackers, per 100,000 people.