What is the highest terrorism deaths recorded in Rwanda?

The highest recorded value was 1,571 deaths in 1994.

What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Rwanda?

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.

How does Rwanda rank for terrorism deaths?

Rwanda ranks 44th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Is terrorism deaths rising or falling in Rwanda?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Terrorism deaths in Rwanda

Name: Terrorism deaths in Rwanda
Creator: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Rwanda: Terrorism deaths was 2 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

2 deaths

Change on year

down 50.0%

World rank

44th

of 187 countries

All-time high

1,571 deaths

in 1994

All-time low

0 deaths

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Terrorism deaths in Rwanda, 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

Rwanda recorded 2 deaths for terrorism deaths in 2021.

The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Rwanda peaked at 1,571 deaths in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.

That places Rwanda 44th 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	0 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
1980s	0 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
1990s	352.11 deaths	0 deaths	1,571 deaths	9
2000s	4 deaths	0 deaths	30 deaths	10
2010s	6.1 deaths	0 deaths	22 deaths	10
2020s	3 deaths	2 deaths	4 deaths	2

Countries ranked near Rwanda

41 Canada 4 deaths compare
42 France 3 deaths compare
42 Germany 3 deaths compare
44 Bangladesh 2 deaths compare
44 El Salvador 2 deaths compare
44 Iran 2 deaths compare
44 Uganda 2 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

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Number of infants who die before age 1 2,738 deaths (2100)
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Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 117,118 (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 123,314 (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 124,049 (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 130,109 (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 132,457 (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 137,831 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is terrorism deaths in Rwanda?: Terrorism deaths in Rwanda was 2 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 Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 1,571 deaths in 1994.
What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
How does Rwanda rank for terrorism deaths?: Rwanda ranks 44th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is terrorism deaths rising or falling in Rwanda?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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

Indicator: Terrorism deaths
Unit: deaths
Source: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 188 places, 9,021 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Confirmed deaths, including all victims and attackers who died because of a terrorist attack.