Terrorism deaths in Algeria

Algeria: Terrorism deaths was 5 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
5 deaths
Change on year
down 28.6%
World rank
38th
of 187 countries
All-time high
4,266 deaths
in 1997
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021

Terrorism deaths in Algeria, 1970–2021

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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.

Analysis

The most recent figure for terrorism deaths in Algeria is 5 deaths, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 28.6% on the previous year and down 80.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Algeria peaked at 4,266 deaths in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.

Algeria ranks 38th of 187 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 10
1980s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 10
1990s 823.67 deaths 3 deaths 4,266 deaths 9
2000s 330.9 deaths 166 deaths 624 deaths 10
2010s 36.2 deaths 0 deaths 109 deaths 10
2020s 6 deaths 5 deaths 7 deaths 2

Countries ranked near Algeria

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  3. 37 Ukraine 7 deaths compare
  4. 38 Tunisia 5 deaths compare
  5. 38 Turkey 5 deaths compare
  6. 41 Canada 4 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths in Algeria?
Terrorism deaths in Algeria was 5 deaths 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 recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 4,266 deaths in 1997.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
How does Algeria rank for terrorism deaths?
Algeria ranks 38th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is terrorism deaths rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 80.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Terrorism deaths
Unit
deaths
Source
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
188 places, 9,021 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed

Confirmed deaths, including all victims and attackers who died because of a terrorist attack.