Terrorist attacks by method in Philippines
Philippines: Terrorist attacks by method was 1 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorist attacks by method in Philippines, 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
In 2021, terrorist attacks by method in Philippines stood at 1 attacks.
The figure is down 87.5% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorist attacks by method in Philippines peaked at 50 attacks in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1971.
That places Philippines 17th 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | attacks | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3 attacks | — |
| 1971 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1973 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1974 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1975 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1976 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1977 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1978 | 3 attacks | — |
| 1979 | 9 attacks | +200.0% |
| 1980 | 2 attacks | -77.8% |
| 1981 | 9 attacks | +350.0% |
| 1982 | 6 attacks | -33.3% |
| 1983 | 2 attacks | -66.7% |
| 1984 | 18 attacks | +800.0% |
| 1985 | 50 attacks | +177.8% |
| 1986 | 16 attacks | -68.0% |
| 1987 | 9 attacks | -43.8% |
| 1988 | 3 attacks | -66.7% |
| 1989 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1991 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1992 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1994 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1995 | 4 attacks | +300.0% |
| 1996 | 8 attacks | +100.0% |
| 1997 | 4 attacks | -50.0% |
| 1998 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2000 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2001 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2003 | 5 attacks | +400.0% |
| 2004 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2006 | 1 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 1 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 15 attacks | +1400.0% |
| 2009 | 8 attacks | -46.7% |
| 2010 | 4 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 6 attacks | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 4 attacks | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 13 attacks | +225.0% |
| 2014 | 22 attacks | +69.2% |
| 2015 | 16 attacks | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 8 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 38 attacks | +375.0% |
| 2018 | 18 attacks | -52.6% |
| 2019 | 14 attacks | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 8 attacks | -42.9% |
| 2021 | 1 attacks | -87.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terrorist attacks by method in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1400.0% | 1 attacks | 15 attacks |
| 1984 | +800.0% | 2 attacks | 18 attacks |
| 2003 | +400.0% | 1 attacks | 5 attacks |
| 2017 | +375.0% | 8 attacks | 38 attacks |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 attacks | 0 attacks | 9 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.5 attacks | 0 attacks | 50 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.89 attacks | 0 attacks | 8 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.5 attacks | 0 attacks | 15 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.3 attacks | 4 attacks | 38 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.5 attacks | 1 attacks | 8 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorist attacks by method in Philippines?
- Terrorist attacks by method in Philippines was 1 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 50 attacks in 1985.
- What is the lowest terrorist attacks by method recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1971.
- How does Philippines rank for terrorist attacks by method?
- Philippines ranks 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.