Terrorism deaths in Canada
Canada: Terrorism deaths was 4 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
4
Change on year
up 33.3%
World rank
42nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
331
in 1985
All-time low
0
in 1971
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths in Canada, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, terrorism deaths in Canada stood at 4.
The figure is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 300.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Canada peaked at 331 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
Canada ranks 42nd 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 in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 1 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 331 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 15 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 1 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 1 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 7 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 2018 | 13 | +116.7% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | 4 | +33.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.7 | 0 | 331 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2222 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 0 | 13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in Canada?
- Terrorism deaths in Canada was 4 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest terrorism deaths recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 331 in 1985.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does Canada rank for terrorism deaths?
- Canada ranks 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Terrorism deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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