Terrorism deaths in France
France: Terrorism deaths was 3 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths in France, 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
The most recent figure for terrorism deaths in France is 3 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 72.7% on the previous year and down 96.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in France peaked at 162 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.
That places France 42nd 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 | 5.4 deaths | 0 deaths | 21 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.6 deaths | 3 deaths | 25 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 7 deaths | 0 deaths | 19 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.8 deaths | 0 deaths | 4 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.3 deaths | 0 deaths | 162 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 deaths | 3 deaths | 11 deaths | 2 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 410,003 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 393,149 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 422,126 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 401,629 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 424,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 402,563 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in France?
- Terrorism deaths in France was 3 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 162 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
- How does France rank for terrorism deaths?
- France ranks 42nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this France 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.