Terrorism deaths in Syria
Syria: Terrorism deaths was 248 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorism deaths in Syria, 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 Syria is 248 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 74.5% on the previous year and up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorism deaths in Syria peaked at 3,924 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.
Syria ranks 11th 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 | 8.7 deaths | 0 deaths | 80 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.8 deaths | 0 deaths | 192 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.89 deaths | 0 deaths | 15 deaths | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.7 deaths | 0 deaths | 18 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,734 deaths | 0 deaths | 3,924 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 610.5 deaths | 248 deaths | 973 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Syria
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,122 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,491 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 73 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 73 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 291,183 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 284,651 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 299,081 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 292,674 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 301,647 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 295,079 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorism deaths in Syria?
- Terrorism deaths in Syria was 248 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,924 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest terrorism deaths recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
- How does Syria rank for terrorism deaths?
- Syria ranks 11th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorism deaths rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.