Terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan
Pakistan: Terrorist attacks by method was 3 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
3 attacks
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
12th
of 188 countries
All-time high
31 attacks
in 1995
All-time low
0 attacks
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan, 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 attacks.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 3 attacks for terrorist attacks by method in 2021.
The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and down 80.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan peaked at 31 attacks in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
That places Pakistan 12th out of 188 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.
Terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | attacks | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1971 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1972 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1973 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1974 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1975 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1976 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1977 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1978 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1979 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1980 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1981 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1982 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1983 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1984 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1985 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1987 | 5 attacks | — |
| 1988 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1990 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1991 | 3 attacks | — |
| 1992 | 3 attacks | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 6 attacks | +100.0% |
| 1995 | 31 attacks | +416.7% |
| 1996 | 5 attacks | -83.9% |
| 1997 | 9 attacks | +80.0% |
| 1998 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2000 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2001 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2002 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2003 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2004 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2005 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2006 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2007 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2008 | 10 attacks | — |
| 2009 | 22 attacks | +120.0% |
| 2010 | 13 attacks | -40.9% |
| 2011 | 15 attacks | +15.4% |
| 2012 | 25 attacks | +66.7% |
| 2013 | 20 attacks | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 29 attacks | +45.0% |
| 2015 | 18 attacks | -37.9% |
| 2016 | 9 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 12 attacks | +33.3% |
| 2018 | 7 attacks | -41.7% |
| 2019 | 3 attacks | -57.1% |
| 2020 | 6 attacks | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 3 attacks | -50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6 attacks | 0 attacks | 5 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.33 attacks | 0 attacks | 31 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 22 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.1 attacks | 3 attacks | 29 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.5 attacks | 3 attacks | 6 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 9 Mozambique 8 attacks compare
- 10 Cameroon 5 attacks compare
- 10 Mali 5 attacks compare
- 12 Central African Republic 3 attacks compare
- 14 Cote d'Ivoire 2 attacks compare
- 14 Kenya 2 attacks compare
- 14 Niger 2 attacks compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan?
- Terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan was 3 attacks 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 terrorist attacks by method recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 31 attacks in 1995.
- What is the lowest terrorist attacks by method recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Pakistan rank for terrorist attacks by method?
- Pakistan ranks 12th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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 Terrorist attacks by method. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of terrorist attacks of unknown type.