Injuries from terrorist attacks in United States
United States: Injuries from terrorist attacks was 197 injuries in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Injuries from terrorist attacks in United States, 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 United States stood at 197 injuries.
That represents a change of up 515.6% on the previous year and up 9,750.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, injuries from terrorist attacks in United States peaked at 21,894 injuries in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 injuries, in 2003.
That places United States 9th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 | 62.2 injuries | 8 injuries | 160 injuries | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.4 injuries | 1 injuries | 780 injuries | 10 |
| 1990s | 104.56 injuries | 3 injuries | 738 injuries | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,199 injuries | 0 injuries | 21,894 injuries | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.9 injuries | 2 injuries | 948 injuries | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.5 injuries | 32 injuries | 197 injuries | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is injuries from terrorist attacks in United States?
- Injuries from terrorist attacks in United States was 197 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 21,894 injuries in 2001.
- What is the lowest injuries from terrorist attacks recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 injuries in 2003.
- How does United States rank for injuries from terrorist attacks?
- United States ranks 9th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is injuries from terrorist attacks rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,750.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.