Injuries from terrorist attacks in South Africa
South Africa: Injuries from terrorist attacks was 1 injuries in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Injuries from terrorist attacks in South Africa, 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
In 2021, injuries from terrorist attacks in South Africa stood at 1 injuries.
The figure is down 66.7% on the previous year and down 90.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, injuries from terrorist attacks in South Africa peaked at 606 injuries in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 injuries, in 1970.
South Africa ranks 54th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 6.9 injuries | 0 injuries | 35 injuries | 10 |
| 1980s | 235.1 injuries | 24 injuries | 606 injuries | 10 |
| 1990s | 223.44 injuries | 4 injuries | 581 injuries | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.7 injuries | 0 injuries | 45 injuries | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.8 injuries | 0 injuries | 32 injuries | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 injuries | 1 injuries | 3 injuries | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is injuries from terrorist attacks in South Africa?
- Injuries from terrorist attacks in South Africa was 1 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 606 injuries in 1988.
- What is the lowest injuries from terrorist attacks recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 injuries in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for injuries from terrorist attacks?
- South Africa ranks 54th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Africa 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.