Terrorism deaths rate in Peru
Peru: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0593 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.0593 deaths per 100,000 people
World rank
27th
of 188 countries
All-time high
12.79 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1984
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
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 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorism deaths rate in Peru, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1971 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1972 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1973 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1974 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1975 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1976 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1977 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1978 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1979 | 0.0293 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1980 | 0.0114 deaths per 100,000 people | -61.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0558 deaths per 100,000 people | +387.7% |
| 1982 | 1.32 deaths per 100,000 people | +2271.5% |
| 1983 | 9.66 deaths per 100,000 people | +630.2% |
| 1984 | 12.79 deaths per 100,000 people | +32.5% |
| 1985 | 3.69 deaths per 100,000 people | -71.1% |
| 1986 | 2.54 deaths per 100,000 people | -31.2% |
| 1987 | 3.74 deaths per 100,000 people | +47.3% |
| 1988 | 4.04 deaths per 100,000 people | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 6.95 deaths per 100,000 people | +71.8% |
| 1990 | 5.18 deaths per 100,000 people | -25.4% |
| 1991 | 6.25 deaths per 100,000 people | +20.6% |
| 1992 | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 people | -43.2% |
| 1994 | 0.3377 deaths per 100,000 people | -90.5% |
| 1995 | 0.4213 deaths per 100,000 people | +24.7% |
| 1996 | 0.2971 deaths per 100,000 people | -29.5% |
| 1997 | 0.1853 deaths per 100,000 people | -37.6% |
| 1998 | 0.0271 deaths per 100,000 people | -85.4% |
| 1999 | 0.1067 deaths per 100,000 people | +293.4% |
| 2000 | 0.015 deaths per 100,000 people | -85.9% |
| 2001 | 0.0592 deaths per 100,000 people | +294.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0329 deaths per 100,000 people | -44.4% |
| 2003 | 0.0253 deaths per 100,000 people | -23.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0215 deaths per 100,000 people | -15.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0249 deaths per 100,000 people | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 0.0247 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0629 deaths per 100,000 people | +155.2% |
| 2008 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0655 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2012 | 0.0403 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2013 | 0.02 deaths per 100,000 people | -50.5% |
| 2014 | 0.0132 deaths per 100,000 people | -34.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0195 deaths per 100,000 people | +48.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0353 deaths per 100,000 people | +80.9% |
| 2017 | 0.0253 deaths per 100,000 people | -28.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0124 deaths per 100,000 people | -50.9% |
| 2019 | 0.003 deaths per 100,000 people | -75.5% |
| 2020 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0593 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terrorism deaths rate in Peru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +2271.5% | 0.0558 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.32 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 1983 | +630.2% | 1.32 deaths per 100,000 people | 9.66 deaths per 100,000 people |
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
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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 188 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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Annual number of confirmed deaths from terrorist attacks, including all victims and attackers, per 100,000 people.