Terrorism deaths rate in Mexico
Mexico: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0095 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths rate in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 0.0095 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 8.2% on the previous year and up 91.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Mexico peaked at 0.2458 deaths per 100,000 people in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
Mexico ranks 45th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.0139 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0545 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0026 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0177 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0608 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2458 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0073 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0231 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0128 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0401 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0099 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0095 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0103 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 42 Indonesia 0.0099 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 43 India 0.0096 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 44 Greece 0.0096 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 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
More health data for Mexico
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,312 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,760 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 340 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 340 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 1.09 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.12 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Mexico?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Mexico was 0.0095 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2458 deaths per 100,000 people in 1997.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Mexico rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Mexico ranks 45th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Mexico 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.