What is terrorism deaths rate in Philippines?

Terrorism deaths rate in Philippines was 0.0878 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 Philippines?

The highest recorded value was 0.9361 deaths per 100,000 people in 1988.

What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Philippines?

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1971.

How does Philippines rank for terrorism deaths rate?

Philippines ranks 24th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Philippines?

Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Terrorism deaths rate in Philippines

Name: Terrorism deaths rate in Philippines
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)

Philippines: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0878 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

0.0878 deaths per 100,000 people

Change on year

down 64.8%

World rank

24th

of 187 countries

All-time high

0.9361 deaths per 100,000 people

in 1988

All-time low

0 deaths per 100,000 people

in 1971

Years of data

1970–2021

Terrorism deaths rate in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 0.0878 deaths per 100,000 people.

The figure is down 64.8% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Philippines peaked at 0.9361 deaths per 100,000 people in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1971.

That places Philippines 24th out of 187 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0.0738 deaths per 100,000 people	0 deaths per 100,000 people	0.2789 deaths per 100,000 people	10
1980s	0.5339 deaths per 100,000 people	0.1934 deaths per 100,000 people	0.9361 deaths per 100,000 people	10
1990s	0.3169 deaths per 100,000 people	0.0081 deaths per 100,000 people	0.7424 deaths per 100,000 people	9
2000s	0.1963 deaths per 100,000 people	0.0568 deaths per 100,000 people	0.372 deaths per 100,000 people	10
2010s	0.3476 deaths per 100,000 people	0.1318 deaths per 100,000 people	0.4684 deaths per 100,000 people	10
2020s	0.1687 deaths per 100,000 people	0.0878 deaths per 100,000 people	0.2496 deaths per 100,000 people	2

Countries ranked near Philippines

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
25 Pakistan 0.0847 deaths per 100,000 people compare
26 Kenya 0.0604 deaths per 100,000 people compare
27 Peru 0.0593 deaths per 100,000 people compare

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Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 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 1.07 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths rate in Philippines?: Terrorism deaths rate in Philippines was 0.0878 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 Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 0.9361 deaths per 100,000 people in 1988.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1971.
How does Philippines rank for terrorism deaths rate?: Philippines ranks 24th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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.