Terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria
Nigeria: Terrorist attacks by method was 12 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria, 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
Nigeria recorded 12 attacks for terrorist attacks by method in 2021.
The figure is down 55.6% on the previous year and down 7.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria peaked at 68 attacks in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Nigeria ranks 6th of 188 countries on this measure, 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 Nigeria, 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 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1981 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1983 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1984 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1985 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1986 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1987 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1988 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1989 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1990 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1991 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1992 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1994 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1995 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1996 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1997 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1998 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1999 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2000 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2002 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2003 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2004 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2005 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2006 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2007 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2008 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2009 | 6 attacks | +200.0% |
| 2010 | 6 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 7 attacks | — |
| 2013 | 6 attacks | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 18 attacks | +200.0% |
| 2015 | 26 attacks | +44.4% |
| 2016 | 13 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 20 attacks | +53.8% |
| 2018 | 68 attacks | +240.0% |
| 2019 | 58 attacks | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 27 attacks | -53.4% |
| 2021 | 12 attacks | -55.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1111 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.8 attacks | 0 attacks | 6 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 68 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.5 attacks | 12 attacks | 27 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria?
- Terrorist attacks by method in Nigeria was 12 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 68 attacks in 2018.
- What is the lowest terrorist attacks by method recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Nigeria rank for terrorist attacks by method?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.