What is the highest terrorism deaths recorded in Chad?

The highest recorded value was 306 deaths in 2015.

What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Chad?

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.

How does Chad rank for terrorism deaths?

Chad ranks 22nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Terrorism deaths in Chad

Name: Terrorism deaths in Chad
Creator: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Chad: Terrorism deaths was 42 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

42 deaths

Change on year

down 82.8%

World rank

22nd

of 187 countries

All-time high

306 deaths

in 2015

All-time low

0 deaths

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Terrorism deaths in Chad, 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.

Analysis

In 2021, terrorism deaths in Chad stood at 42 deaths.

The figure is down 82.8% on the previous year and up 90.9% over five years.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Chad peaked at 306 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.

That places Chad 22nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

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 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
1980s	0 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
1990s	32.33 deaths	0 deaths	170 deaths	9
2000s	43.2 deaths	0 deaths	172 deaths	10
2010s	69.7 deaths	0 deaths	306 deaths	10
2020s	143 deaths	42 deaths	244 deaths	2

Countries ranked near Chad

19 Central African Republic 62 deaths compare
20 Sudan 59 deaths compare
21 South Sudan 51 deaths compare
23 Kenya 32 deaths compare
24 Burundi 28 deaths compare
25 Indonesia 27 deaths compare

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More health data for Chad

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,071 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 41,435 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 33 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 33 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 173,746 (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 172,562 (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 178,917 (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 177,370 (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 183,288 (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 181,223 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths in Chad?: Terrorism deaths in Chad was 42 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 Chad?: The highest recorded value was 306 deaths in 2015.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Chad?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
How does Chad rank for terrorism deaths?: Chad ranks 22nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this Chad 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: 07 August 2026

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