Terrorism deaths in Philippines
Philippines: Terrorism deaths was 100 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 100 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.3% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Philippines peaked at 550 deaths in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1971.
Philippines ranks 16th 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 | 32.9 deaths | 0 deaths | 128 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 296.2 deaths | 101 deaths | 550 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 206.11 deaths | 6 deaths | 457 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 165.5 deaths | 49 deaths | 290 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 359.9 deaths | 127 deaths | 500 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 190 deaths | 100 deaths | 280 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Philippines
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,456 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 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 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in Philippines?
- Terrorism deaths in Philippines was 100 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 550 deaths in 1988.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1971.
- How does Philippines rank for terrorism deaths?
- Philippines ranks 16th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.