Terrorism deaths in South Africa
South Africa: Terrorism deaths was 8 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
8
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
36th
of 188 countries
All-time high
706
in 1992
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorism deaths in South Africa, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, terrorism deaths in South Africa stood at 8.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% on the previous year and down 61.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in South Africa peaked at 706 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
South Africa ranks 36th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorism deaths in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 2 | — |
| 1977 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 1978 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 8 | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 26 | +225.0% |
| 1981 | 8 | -69.2% |
| 1982 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 28 | +211.1% |
| 1984 | 21 | -25.0% |
| 1985 | 82 | +290.5% |
| 1986 | 153 | +86.6% |
| 1987 | 120 | -21.6% |
| 1988 | 152 | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 57 | -62.5% |
| 1990 | 150 | +163.2% |
| 1991 | 384 | +156.0% |
| 1992 | 706 | +83.9% |
| 1994 | 447 | -36.7% |
| 1995 | 105 | -76.5% |
| 1996 | 82 | -21.9% |
| 1997 | 23 | -72.0% |
| 1998 | 13 | -43.5% |
| 1999 | 4 | -69.2% |
| 2000 | 18 | +350.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 1 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 1 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | — |
| 2013 | 2 | -60.0% |
| 2014 | 9 | +350.0% |
| 2015 | 5 | -44.4% |
| 2016 | 21 | +320.0% |
| 2017 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 24 | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 10 | -58.3% |
| 2020 | 7 | -30.0% |
| 2021 | 8 | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| 1980s | 65.6 | 8 | 153 | 10 |
| 1990s | 212.67 | 4 | 706 | 9 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 0 | 24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in South Africa?
- Terrorism deaths in South Africa was 8 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest terrorism deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 706 in 1992.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for terrorism deaths?
- South Africa ranks 36th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Terrorism deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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