Terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan
Pakistan: Terrorist attacks by method was 3 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
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
The most recent figure for terrorist attacks by method in Pakistan is 3 attacks, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it 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 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 | 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 |
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- 14 Cote d'Ivoire 2 attacks compare
- 14 Kenya 2 attacks compare
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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 187 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.