Terrorist attacks by region in Iran
Iran: Terrorist attacks by region was 4 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Terrorist attacks by region in Iran, 1992–2021
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 region in Iran is 4 attacks, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 42.9% on the previous year and down 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorist attacks by region in Iran peaked at 43 attacks in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1997.
That places Iran 49th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorist attacks by region in Iran, year by year
| Year | attacks | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16 attacks | — |
| 1994 | 43 attacks | +168.8% |
| 1995 | 8 attacks | -81.4% |
| 1996 | 3 attacks | -62.5% |
| 1997 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 5 attacks | — |
| 1999 | 8 attacks | +60.0% |
| 2000 | 15 attacks | +87.5% |
| 2001 | 4 attacks | -73.3% |
| 2002 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2004 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 5 attacks | — |
| 2006 | 14 attacks | +180.0% |
| 2007 | 9 attacks | -35.7% |
| 2008 | 8 attacks | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 15 attacks | +87.5% |
| 2010 | 14 attacks | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 13 attacks | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 5 attacks | -61.5% |
| 2013 | 11 attacks | +120.0% |
| 2014 | 9 attacks | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 9 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 10 attacks | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 11 attacks | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 13 attacks | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 8 attacks | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 7 attacks | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 4 attacks | -42.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 4 attacks is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4 attacks, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.86 attacks | 0 attacks | 43 attacks | 7 |
| 2000s | 7.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 15 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.3 attacks | 5 attacks | 14 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.5 attacks | 4 attacks | 7 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorist attacks by region in Iran?
- Terrorist attacks by region in Iran was 4 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 region recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 43 attacks in 1994.
- What is the lowest terrorist attacks by region recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1997.
- How does Iran rank for terrorist attacks by region?
- Iran ranks 49th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorist attacks by region rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of terrorist attacks.