Terrorism deaths in Colombia
Colombia: Terrorism deaths was 71 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
71 deaths
Change on year
down 58.5%
World rank
18th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1,230 deaths
in 1997
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
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 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 | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1971 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1972 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1973 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1975 | 7 deaths | — |
| 1976 | 10 deaths | +42.9% |
| 1977 | 38 deaths | +280.0% |
| 1978 | 71 deaths | +86.8% |
| 1979 | 156 deaths | +119.7% |
| 1980 | 159 deaths | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 365 deaths | +129.6% |
| 1982 | 368 deaths | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 437 deaths | +18.8% |
| 1984 | 485 deaths | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 935 deaths | +92.8% |
| 1986 | 771 deaths | -17.5% |
| 1987 | 655 deaths | -15.0% |
| 1988 | 1,096 deaths | +67.3% |
| 1989 | 751 deaths | -31.5% |
| 1990 | 694 deaths | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 742 deaths | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 631 deaths | -15.0% |
| 1994 | 218 deaths | -65.5% |
| 1995 | 521 deaths | +139.0% |
| 1996 | 611 deaths | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 1,230 deaths | +101.3% |
| 1998 | 592 deaths | -51.9% |
| 1999 | 262 deaths | -55.7% |
| 2000 | 426 deaths | +62.6% |
| 2001 | 576 deaths | +35.2% |
| 2002 | 356 deaths | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 184 deaths | -48.3% |
| 2004 | 83 deaths | -54.9% |
| 2005 | 145 deaths | +74.7% |
| 2006 | 79 deaths | -45.5% |
| 2007 | 64 deaths | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 85 deaths | +32.8% |
| 2009 | 107 deaths | +25.9% |
| 2010 | 56 deaths | -47.7% |
| 2011 | 43 deaths | -23.2% |
| 2012 | 168 deaths | +290.7% |
| 2013 | 136 deaths | -19.0% |
| 2014 | 143 deaths | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 104 deaths | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 52 deaths | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 84 deaths | +61.5% |
| 2018 | 132 deaths | +57.1% |
| 2019 | 135 deaths | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 171 deaths | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 71 deaths | -58.5% |
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
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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 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 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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Confirmed deaths, including all victims and attackers who died because of a terrorist attack.