Terrorism deaths rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths rate in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka stood at 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 10.72 deaths per 100,000 people in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
Sri Lanka ranks 50th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0021 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0136 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.49 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 10.72 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.23 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.03 deaths per 100,000 people | 8.1 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.38 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0157 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.77 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1285 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.23 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 47 Turkey 0.0059 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 48 Chile 0.0051 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 49 France 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 51 Uganda 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 52 Germany 0.0036 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 53 Iran 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Sri Lanka
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,250 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 304 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 104 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 104 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 165,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 161,381 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 168,135 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 163,591 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 171,383 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 167,020 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Sri Lanka?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Sri Lanka was 0.0046 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 10.72 deaths per 100,000 people in 1989.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 50th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.