Injuries from terrorist attacks in India
India: Injuries from terrorist attacks was 177 injuries in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Injuries from terrorist attacks in India, 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 injuries.
Analysis
The most recent figure for injuries from terrorist attacks in India is 177 injuries, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 53.4% on the previous year and down 75.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, injuries from terrorist attacks in India peaked at 2,138 injuries in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 injuries, in 1970.
India ranks 10th 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 | 1.9 injuries | 0 injuries | 19 injuries | 10 |
| 1980s | 318.1 injuries | 12 injuries | 1,033 injuries | 10 |
| 1990s | 852.89 injuries | 405 injuries | 1,416 injuries | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,256 injuries | 761 injuries | 2,138 injuries | 10 |
| 2010s | 687.9 injuries | 496 injuries | 788 injuries | 10 |
| 2020s | 278.5 injuries | 177 injuries | 380 injuries | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
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- 11 Colombia 153 injuries compare
- 12 Burkina Faso 135 injuries compare
- 13 Democratic Republic of Congo 124 injuries compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is injuries from terrorist attacks in India?
- Injuries from terrorist attacks in India was 177 injuries 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 injuries from terrorist attacks recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 2,138 injuries in 2006.
- What is the lowest injuries from terrorist attacks recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 injuries in 1970.
- How does India rank for injuries from terrorist attacks?
- India ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is injuries from terrorist attacks rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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 Injuries from terrorist attacks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of non-fatal injuries from terrorist attacks.