Injuries from terrorist attacks in Mexico
Mexico: Injuries from terrorist attacks was 3 injuries in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Injuries from terrorist attacks in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 3 injuries, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 200.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, injuries from terrorist attacks in Mexico peaked at 211 injuries in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 injuries, in 1970.
That places Mexico 47th 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 | 4.3 injuries | 0 injuries | 18 injuries | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.7 injuries | 0 injuries | 9 injuries | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.33 injuries | 0 injuries | 211 injuries | 9 |
| 2000s | 15.9 injuries | 0 injuries | 104 injuries | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.3 injuries | 0 injuries | 110 injuries | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 injuries | 1 injuries | 3 injuries | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is injuries from terrorist attacks in Mexico?
- Injuries from terrorist attacks in Mexico was 3 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 211 injuries in 1996.
- What is the lowest injuries from terrorist attacks recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 injuries in 1970.
- How does Mexico rank for injuries from terrorist attacks?
- Mexico ranks 47th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is injuries from terrorist attacks rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.