What is terrorism deaths rate in Iraq?

Terrorism deaths rate in Iraq was 0.7052 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 Iraq?

The highest recorded value was 38.36 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014.

What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Iraq?

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.

How does Iraq rank for terrorism deaths rate?

Iraq ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Iraq?

Over the last ten years it is down 87.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Terrorism deaths rate in Iraq

Name: Terrorism deaths rate in Iraq
Creator: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Iraq: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.7052 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

0.7052 deaths per 100,000 people

Change on year

down 42.8%

World rank

10th

of 187 countries

All-time high

38.36 deaths per 100,000 people

in 2014

All-time low

0 deaths per 100,000 people

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Terrorism deaths rate in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 0.7052 deaths per 100,000 people.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.8% on the previous year and down 87.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Iraq peaked at 38.36 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.

That places Iraq 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.

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	0.0108 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.1 deaths per 100,000 people	10
1980s	0.0982 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.6635 deaths per 100,000 people	10
1990s	0.2777 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.7447 deaths per 100,000 people	9
2000s	7.87 deaths per 100,000 people	0.0354 deaths per 100,000 people	23.25 deaths per 100,000 people	10
2010s	15.59 deaths per 100,000 people	1.92 deaths per 100,000 people	38.36 deaths per 100,000 people	10
2020s	0.9694 deaths per 100,000 people	0.7052 deaths per 100,000 people	1.23 deaths per 100,000 people	2

Countries ranked near Iraq

7 Syria 1.16 deaths per 100,000 people compare
8 Central African Republic 1.14 deaths per 100,000 people compare
9 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.7185 deaths per 100,000 people compare
11 Nigeria 0.6996 deaths per 100,000 people compare
12 Mozambique 0.4801 deaths per 100,000 people compare
13 South Sudan 0.4745 deaths per 100,000 people compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Iraq

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 898.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 5,830 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 2 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 2 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 419,499 (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 404,017 (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 426,321 (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 409,679 (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 432,275 (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 414,521 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths rate in Iraq?: Terrorism deaths rate in Iraq was 0.7052 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 Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 38.36 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
How does Iraq rank for terrorism deaths rate?: Iraq ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Iraq?: Over the last ten years it is down 87.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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

Indicator: Terrorism deaths rate
Unit: deaths per 100,000 people
Source: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 188 places, 9,000 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual number of confirmed deaths from terrorist attacks, including all victims and attackers, per 100,000 people.