Terrorism deaths in Colombia
Colombia: Terrorism deaths was 71 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths in Colombia, 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 Colombia stood at 71 deaths.
That represents a change of down 58.5% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Colombia peaked at 1,230 deaths in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.
Colombia ranks 18th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 28.3 deaths | 0 deaths | 156 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 602.2 deaths | 159 deaths | 1,096 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 611.22 deaths | 218 deaths | 1,230 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 210.5 deaths | 64 deaths | 576 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.3 deaths | 43 deaths | 168 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 121 deaths | 71 deaths | 171 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 15 India 135 deaths compare
- 16 Philippines 100 deaths compare
- 17 Cameroon 83 deaths compare
- 19 Central African Republic 62 deaths compare
- 20 Sudan 59 deaths compare
- 21 South Sudan 51 deaths compare
More health data for Colombia
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,505 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 698 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 101 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 101 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 453,199 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 447,234 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 446,682 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 439,167 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 441,652 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 432,518 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in Colombia?
- Terrorism deaths in Colombia was 71 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,230 deaths in 1997.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
- How does Colombia rank for terrorism deaths?
- Colombia ranks 18th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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
Confirmed deaths, including all victims and attackers who died because of a terrorist attack.