Terrorism deaths rate in Sudan
Sudan: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.1292 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.1292 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 64.1%
World rank
22nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.14 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2002
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths rate in Sudan, 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 Sudan stood at 0.1292 deaths per 100,000 people.
That represents a change of down 64.1% on the previous year and down 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Sudan peaked at 2.14 deaths per 100,000 people in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
Sudan ranks 22nd 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 Sudan, 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 | 0.0241 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1974 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 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 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1980 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1981 | 0.0115 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1982 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1984 | 1.59 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1985 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0.0402 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1987 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0.2836 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1989 | 0.0676 deaths per 100,000 people | -76.2% |
| 1990 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0.1492 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1992 | 0.0597 deaths per 100,000 people | -60.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0749 deaths per 100,000 people | +25.4% |
| 1995 | 0.0258 deaths per 100,000 people | -65.6% |
| 1996 | 0.1676 deaths per 100,000 people | +550.7% |
| 1997 | 0.0041 deaths per 100,000 people | -97.6% |
| 1998 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0624 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2000 | 0.1027 deaths per 100,000 people | +64.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0482 deaths per 100,000 people | -53.0% |
| 2002 | 2.14 deaths per 100,000 people | +4328.4% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0971 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2005 | 0.1828 deaths per 100,000 people | +88.2% |
| 2006 | 1.6 deaths per 100,000 people | +772.9% |
| 2007 | 1.02 deaths per 100,000 people | -36.3% |
| 2008 | 0.6393 deaths per 100,000 people | -37.1% |
| 2009 | 0.2337 deaths per 100,000 people | -63.4% |
| 2010 | 0.2401 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 0.5607 deaths per 100,000 people | +133.6% |
| 2012 | 0.1706 deaths per 100,000 people | -69.6% |
| 2013 | 0.6113 deaths per 100,000 people | +258.2% |
| 2014 | 1.48 deaths per 100,000 people | +141.4% |
| 2015 | 0.5502 deaths per 100,000 people | -62.7% |
| 2016 | 0.4622 deaths per 100,000 people | -16.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2016 deaths per 100,000 people | -56.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1 deaths per 100,000 people | -50.4% |
| 2019 | 0.1365 deaths per 100,000 people | +36.5% |
| 2020 | 0.36 deaths per 100,000 people | +163.8% |
| 2021 | 0.1292 deaths per 100,000 people | -64.1% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 0.1292 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.2445 deaths per 100,000 people, 53% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terrorism deaths rate in Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +4328.4% | 0.0482 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.14 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 2006 | +772.9% | 0.1828 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.6 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 1996 | +550.7% | 0.0258 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1676 deaths per 100,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0024 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0241 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1994 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.59 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0604 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1676 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.6052 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.14 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4509 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.48 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2446 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1292 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.36 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 19 Libya 0.193 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 20 Israel 0.1461 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 21 Colombia 0.1378 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 23 Djibouti 0.0905 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 24 Philippines 0.0878 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 25 Pakistan 0.0847 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6701 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 841.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,804 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 22 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0737 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths rate in Sudan?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Sudan was 0.1292 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.14 deaths per 100,000 people in 2002.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Sudan rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Sudan ranks 22nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rate rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.