Terrorism deaths in Sudan
Sudan: Terrorism deaths was 59 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths in 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
The most recent figure for terrorism deaths in Sudan is 59 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 63.1% on the previous year and down 69.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Sudan peaked at 589 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.
Sudan ranks 20th of 187 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.3 deaths | 0 deaths | 3 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.7 deaths | 0 deaths | 305 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.89 deaths | 0 deaths | 40 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 179.4 deaths | 0 deaths | 589 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 167.5 deaths | 42 deaths | 546 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.5 deaths | 59 deaths | 160 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Sudan
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 841.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,804 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 2,032 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 2,032 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 451,824 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 450,225 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 464,203 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 462,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 475,943 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 473,410 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in Sudan?
- Terrorism deaths in Sudan was 59 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 589 deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
- How does Sudan rank for terrorism deaths?
- Sudan ranks 20th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.