Terrorism deaths rate in South Africa
South Africa: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0135 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.0135
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
38th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1.69
in 1992
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths rate in South Africa, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, terrorism deaths rate in South Africa stood at 0.0135.
That represents a change of up 13.1% on the previous year and down 63.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in South Africa peaked at 1.69 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
South Africa ranks 38th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0075 | 0 | 0.0279 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1863 | 0.0265 | 0.4387 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5054 | 0.0086 | 1.69 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0043 | 0 | 0.0385 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0172 | 0 | 0.0419 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0127 | 0.0119 | 0.0135 | 2 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,152 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,333 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0689 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5134 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in South Africa?
- Terrorism deaths rate in South Africa was 0.0135 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest terrorism deaths rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.69 in 1992.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- South Africa ranks 38th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Terrorism deaths rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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