Terrorism deaths in Colombia
Colombia: Terrorism deaths was 71 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
71
Change on year
down 58.5%
World rank
18th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1,230
in 1997
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths in Colombia, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, terrorism deaths in Colombia stood at 71.
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 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Colombia ranks 18th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorism deaths in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 1 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 7 | — |
| 1976 | 10 | +42.9% |
| 1977 | 38 | +280.0% |
| 1978 | 71 | +86.8% |
| 1979 | 156 | +119.7% |
| 1980 | 159 | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 365 | +129.6% |
| 1982 | 368 | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 437 | +18.8% |
| 1984 | 485 | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 935 | +92.8% |
| 1986 | 771 | -17.5% |
| 1987 | 655 | -15.0% |
| 1988 | 1,096 | +67.3% |
| 1989 | 751 | -31.5% |
| 1990 | 694 | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 742 | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 631 | -15.0% |
| 1994 | 218 | -65.5% |
| 1995 | 521 | +139.0% |
| 1996 | 611 | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 1,230 | +101.3% |
| 1998 | 592 | -51.9% |
| 1999 | 262 | -55.7% |
| 2000 | 426 | +62.6% |
| 2001 | 576 | +35.2% |
| 2002 | 356 | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 184 | -48.3% |
| 2004 | 83 | -54.9% |
| 2005 | 145 | +74.7% |
| 2006 | 79 | -45.5% |
| 2007 | 64 | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 85 | +32.8% |
| 2009 | 107 | +25.9% |
| 2010 | 56 | -47.7% |
| 2011 | 43 | -23.2% |
| 2012 | 168 | +290.7% |
| 2013 | 136 | -19.0% |
| 2014 | 143 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 104 | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 52 | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 84 | +61.5% |
| 2018 | 132 | +57.1% |
| 2019 | 135 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 171 | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 71 | -58.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.3 | 0 | 156 | 10 |
| 1980s | 602.2 | 159 | 1,096 | 10 |
| 1990s | 611.22 | 218 | 1,230 | 9 |
| 2000s | 210.5 | 64 | 576 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.3 | 43 | 168 | 10 |
| 2020s | 121 | 71 | 171 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 15 India 135 compare
- 16 Philippines 100 compare
- 17 Cameroon 83 compare
- 19 Central African Republic 62 compare
- 20 Sudan 59 compare
- 21 South Sudan 51 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in Colombia?
- Terrorism deaths in Colombia was 71 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest terrorism deaths recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,230 in 1997.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Colombia rank for terrorism deaths?
- Colombia ranks 18th out of 188 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Terrorism deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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