Terrorism deaths rate in Peru
Peru: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0593 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths rate in Peru, 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
Peru recorded 0.0593 deaths per 100,000 people for terrorism deaths rate in 2021.
The figure is up 67.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Peru peaked at 12.79 deaths per 100,000 people in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
Peru ranks 27th 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 | 0.0029 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0293 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.48 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0114 deaths per 100,000 people | 12.79 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.82 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0271 deaths per 100,000 people | 6.25 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0332 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0655 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0169 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0403 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0297 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0593 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 24 Philippines 0.0878 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 25 Pakistan 0.0847 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 26 Kenya 0.0604 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 28 Latvia 0.0534 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 29 Venezuela 0.0496 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 30 Cote d'Ivoire 0.0437 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Peru
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 277,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 278,985 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 277,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 277,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 277,995 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 275,298 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Peru?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Peru was 0.0593 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 12.79 deaths per 100,000 people in 1984.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Peru rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Peru ranks 27th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Peru 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.