Terrorism deaths rate in Israel
Israel: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 42.1%
World rank
20th
of 188 countries
All-time high
5.13 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2002
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths rate in Israel, 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 Israel is 0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 42.1% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Israel peaked at 5.13 deaths per 100,000 people in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
That places Israel 20th out of 188 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.
Terrorism deaths rate in Israel, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1971 | 0.0331 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1972 | 0.8331 deaths per 100,000 people | +2414.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0622 deaths per 100,000 people | -92.5% |
| 1974 | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 people | +3694.4% |
| 1975 | 0.7084 deaths per 100,000 people | -70.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0288 deaths per 100,000 people | -95.9% |
| 1977 | 0.1412 deaths per 100,000 people | +389.7% |
| 1978 | 1.44 deaths per 100,000 people | +920.6% |
| 1979 | 1.71 deaths per 100,000 people | +18.9% |
| 1980 | 0.3739 deaths per 100,000 people | -78.2% |
| 1981 | 0.0786 deaths per 100,000 people | -79.0% |
| 1982 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0.4021 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1984 | 0.1717 deaths per 100,000 people | -57.3% |
| 1985 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0.1862 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1987 | 0.2493 deaths per 100,000 people | +33.9% |
| 1988 | 0.2646 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 0.75 deaths per 100,000 people | +183.5% |
| 1990 | 0.9369 deaths per 100,000 people | +24.9% |
| 1991 | 0.4856 deaths per 100,000 people | -48.2% |
| 1992 | 0.5512 deaths per 100,000 people | +13.5% |
| 1994 | 1.01 deaths per 100,000 people | +83.2% |
| 1995 | 0.3103 deaths per 100,000 people | -69.3% |
| 1996 | 1.25 deaths per 100,000 people | +302.0% |
| 1997 | 0.5398 deaths per 100,000 people | -56.7% |
| 1998 | 0.2896 deaths per 100,000 people | -46.3% |
| 1999 | 0.1001 deaths per 100,000 people | -65.4% |
| 2000 | 0.1798 deaths per 100,000 people | +79.7% |
| 2001 | 2.16 deaths per 100,000 people | +1103.5% |
| 2002 | 5.13 deaths per 100,000 people | +137.0% |
| 2003 | 2.32 deaths per 100,000 people | -54.8% |
| 2004 | 0.8642 deaths per 100,000 people | -62.7% |
| 2005 | 0.6107 deaths per 100,000 people | -29.3% |
| 2006 | 0.8197 deaths per 100,000 people | +34.2% |
| 2007 | 0.1438 deaths per 100,000 people | -82.5% |
| 2008 | 0.4382 deaths per 100,000 people | +204.6% |
| 2009 | 0.0139 deaths per 100,000 people | -96.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0546 deaths per 100,000 people | +293.0% |
| 2011 | 0.2815 deaths per 100,000 people | +415.8% |
| 2012 | 0.1844 deaths per 100,000 people | -34.5% |
| 2013 | 0.0259 deaths per 100,000 people | -86.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6231 deaths per 100,000 people | +2307.3% |
| 2015 | 0.2498 deaths per 100,000 people | -59.9% |
| 2016 | 0.1961 deaths per 100,000 people | -21.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0481 deaths per 100,000 people | -75.5% |
| 2018 | 0.1064 deaths per 100,000 people | +121.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1046 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 0.1028 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people | +42.1% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0119 deaths per 100,000 people, 12.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terrorism deaths rate in Israel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +3694.4% | 0.0622 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 1972 | +2414.7% | 0.0331 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.8331 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 2014 | +2307.3% | 0.0259 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.6231 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 2001 | +1103.5% | 0.1798 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.16 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 1978 | +920.6% | 0.1412 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.44 deaths per 100,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7323 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2476 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.75 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6079 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1001 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.25 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.27 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0139 deaths per 100,000 people | 5.13 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1874 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0259 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.6231 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1244 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1028 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 17 Chad 0.2445 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 18 Burundi 0.2231 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 19 Libya 0.193 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 21 Colombia 0.1378 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 22 Sudan 0.1292 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 23 Djibouti 0.0905 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6956 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 665.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 119 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3823 % 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 0.0445 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3508 % 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 Israel?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Israel was 0.1461 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 5.13 deaths per 100,000 people in 2002.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Israel rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Israel ranks 20th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.