What is terrorism deaths rate in Nigeria?

Terrorism deaths rate in Nigeria was 0.6996 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 Nigeria?

The highest recorded value was 4.33 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014.

What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Nigeria?

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

How does Nigeria rank for terrorism deaths rate?

Nigeria ranks 11th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Nigeria?

Over the last ten years it is up 159.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Terrorism deaths rate in Nigeria

Name: Terrorism deaths rate in Nigeria
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)

Nigeria: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.6996 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

0.6996 deaths per 100,000 people

Change on year

down 30.7%

World rank

11th

of 187 countries

All-time high

4.33 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 Nigeria, 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 Nigeria stood at 0.6996 deaths per 100,000 people.

The figure is down 30.7% on the previous year and up 159.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Nigeria peaked at 4.33 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.

That places Nigeria 11th 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	0.0005 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people	10
1980s	0.0006 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people	10
1990s	0.0439 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.1348 deaths per 100,000 people	9
2000s	0.0569 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.2018 deaths per 100,000 people	10
2010s	1.4 deaths per 100,000 people	0.0727 deaths per 100,000 people	4.33 deaths per 100,000 people	10
2020s	0.8543 deaths per 100,000 people	0.6996 deaths per 100,000 people	1.01 deaths per 100,000 people	2

Countries ranked near Nigeria

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
10 Iraq 0.7052 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
14 Myanmar 0.4387 deaths per 100,000 people compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Nigeria

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,301 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 257,921 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 726 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 726 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 2.03 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.96 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 2.06 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 2.23 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths rate in Nigeria?: Terrorism deaths rate in Nigeria was 0.6996 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 Nigeria?: The highest recorded value was 4.33 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Nigeria?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
How does Nigeria rank for terrorism deaths rate?: Nigeria ranks 11th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Nigeria?: Over the last ten years it is up 159.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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.