Terrorism deaths rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0149 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths rate in Rwanda, 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
Rwanda recorded 0.0149 deaths per 100,000 people for terrorism deaths rate in 2021.
That represents a change of down 51.2% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Rwanda peaked at 23.33 deaths per 100,000 people in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
That places Rwanda 37th 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 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.03 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 23.33 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0446 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.3324 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0516 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1714 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0226 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0149 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0304 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 34 Ukraine 0.0161 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 35 Thailand 0.0154 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 36 Paraguay 0.0149 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 38 South Africa 0.0135 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 39 Egypt 0.0119 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 40 Algeria 0.0113 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Rwanda
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 860.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,738 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 117,118 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 123,314 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 124,049 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 130,109 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 132,457 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 137,831 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Rwanda?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Rwanda was 0.0149 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 23.33 deaths per 100,000 people in 1994.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Rwanda rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Rwanda ranks 37th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.