Terrorism deaths in Jordan
Jordan: Terrorism deaths was 0 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths in Jordan, 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
Jordan recorded 0 deaths for terrorism deaths in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Jordan peaked at 62 deaths in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1971.
That places Jordan 59th out of 188 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorism deaths in Jordan, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1971 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 2 deaths | — |
| 1973 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1975 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1976 | 9 deaths | — |
| 1977 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1979 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1980 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1981 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1983 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1984 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1985 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1987 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1988 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1989 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1991 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1992 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1996 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1998 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1999 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2000 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 1 deaths | — |
| 2002 | 3 deaths | +200.0% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2005 | 62 deaths | — |
| 2006 | 1 deaths | -98.4% |
| 2007 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2009 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2010 | 1 deaths | — |
| 2011 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 1 deaths | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 1 deaths | — |
| 2015 | 7 deaths | +600.0% |
| 2016 | 35 deaths | +400.0% |
| 2017 | 4 deaths | -88.6% |
| 2018 | 3 deaths | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 4 deaths | +33.3% |
| 2020 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 deaths | — |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 0 deaths is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2 deaths. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2 deaths | 0 deaths | 9 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3333 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.7 deaths | 0 deaths | 62 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.6 deaths | 0 deaths | 35 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Jordan
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 842.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 470 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.048 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in Jordan?
- Terrorism deaths in Jordan was 0 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 62 deaths in 2005.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1971.
- How does Jordan rank for terrorism deaths?
- Jordan ranks 59th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Jordan 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.