Terrorism deaths rate in Uganda
Uganda: Terrorism deaths rate was 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 90.3%
World rank
52nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
1.94 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1996
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths rate in Uganda, 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
Uganda recorded 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people for terrorism deaths rate in 2021.
The figure is down 90.3% on the previous year and down 97.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths rate in Uganda peaked at 1.94 deaths per 100,000 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1970.
Uganda ranks 52nd of 188 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.
Terrorism deaths rate in Uganda, 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 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1974 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 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 | 0.0999 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1980 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0.4202 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1982 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0.8504 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1984 | 1.61 deaths per 100,000 people | +89.0% |
| 1985 | 0.2128 deaths per 100,000 people | -86.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0065 deaths per 100,000 people | -97.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0063 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 0.9703 deaths per 100,000 people | +15400.2% |
| 1989 | 0.4228 deaths per 100,000 people | -56.4% |
| 1990 | 0.4776 deaths per 100,000 people | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 0.011 deaths per 100,000 people | -97.7% |
| 1992 | 0.0106 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 0.1093 deaths per 100,000 people | +927.7% |
| 1995 | 0.7011 deaths per 100,000 people | +541.4% |
| 1996 | 1.94 deaths per 100,000 people | +177.2% |
| 1997 | 1.09 deaths per 100,000 people | -43.8% |
| 1998 | 0.3594 deaths per 100,000 people | -67.1% |
| 1999 | 0.3222 deaths per 100,000 people | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 people | +283.8% |
| 2001 | 0.2261 deaths per 100,000 people | -81.7% |
| 2002 | 0.6772 deaths per 100,000 people | +199.5% |
| 2003 | 0.8765 deaths per 100,000 people | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 0.711 deaths per 100,000 people | -18.9% |
| 2005 | 0.2863 deaths per 100,000 people | -59.7% |
| 2006 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0067 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2008 | 0.0098 deaths per 100,000 people | +45.7% |
| 2009 | 0.035 deaths per 100,000 people | +256.1% |
| 2010 | 0.2319 deaths per 100,000 people | +562.2% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0146 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.2697 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2015 | 0.0107 deaths per 100,000 people | -96.0% |
| 2016 | 0.1936 deaths per 100,000 people | +1713.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0174 deaths per 100,000 people | -91.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0409 deaths per 100,000 people | +134.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0047 deaths per 100,000 people | -88.6% |
| 2020 | 0.045 deaths per 100,000 people | +867.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people | -90.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.2445 deaths per 100,000 people, 2% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terrorism deaths rate in Uganda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +15400.2% | 0.0063 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.9703 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 2016 | +1713.5% | 0.0107 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1936 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 1994 | +927.7% | 0.0106 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1093 deaths per 100,000 people |
| 2020 | +867.2% | 0.0047 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.045 deaths per 100,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.01 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0999 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4497 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.61 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5586 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0106 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.94 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.4065 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0783 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2697 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0247 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0044 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.045 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 49 Chile 0.0051 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 50 France 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 51 Sri Lanka 0.0046 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 53 Germany 0.0036 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 54 Iran 0.0023 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 55 United Kingdom 0.0015 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 853.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,666 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 111 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 0.0787 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.34 % 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 Uganda?
- Terrorism deaths rate in Uganda was 0.0044 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.94 deaths per 100,000 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths rate recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1970.
- How does Uganda rank for terrorism deaths rate?
- Uganda ranks 52nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Uganda 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.