Terrorism deaths in South Sudan
South Sudan: Terrorism deaths was 51 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths in South Sudan, 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
South Sudan recorded 51 deaths for terrorism deaths in 2021.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 91.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in South Sudan peaked at 908 deaths in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.
That places South Sudan 21st 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 | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 279.8 deaths | 0 deaths | 908 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.5 deaths | 51 deaths | 56 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for South Sudan
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 0-14, total 4.63 million (2025)
- Population, male 49.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 138,289 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 141,133 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 137,154 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 139,438 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in South Sudan?
- Terrorism deaths in South Sudan was 51 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 908 deaths in 2014.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
- How does South Sudan rank for terrorism deaths?
- South Sudan ranks 21st out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.