Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries was 18 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
18 attacks
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
30th
of 188 countries
All-time high
94 attacks
in 2014
All-time low
0 attacks
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Central African Republic, 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, deaths and injuries in Central African Republic is 18 attacks, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.0% on the previous year and up 500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Central African Republic peaked at 94 attacks in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Central African Republic ranks 30th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Central African Republic, 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 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1982 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1984 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1985 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1986 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1987 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1989 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1990 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1991 | 4 attacks | — |
| 1992 | 1 attacks | -75.0% |
| 1994 | 1 attacks | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1997 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1999 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2000 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2001 | 1 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2004 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2005 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2006 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2007 | 1 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 attacks | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 5 attacks | +150.0% |
| 2010 | 13 attacks | +160.0% |
| 2011 | 3 attacks | -76.9% |
| 2012 | 4 attacks | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 21 attacks | +425.0% |
| 2014 | 94 attacks | +347.6% |
| 2015 | 49 attacks | -47.9% |
| 2016 | 38 attacks | -22.4% |
| 2017 | 43 attacks | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 46 attacks | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 15 attacks | -67.4% |
| 2020 | 36 attacks | +140.0% |
| 2021 | 18 attacks | -50.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 18 attacks is above the median for low income countries, which is 13 attacks, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 18 attacks is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1 attacks, 18.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7778 attacks | 0 attacks | 4 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.1 attacks | 0 attacks | 5 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.6 attacks | 3 attacks | 94 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 27 attacks | 18 attacks | 36 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 28 Mexico 21 attacks compare
- 29 France 19 attacks compare
- 31 South Africa 15 attacks compare
- 32 South Sudan 14 attacks compare
- 32 Turkey 14 attacks compare
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Central African Republic?
- Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Central African Republic was 18 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, deaths and injuries recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 94 attacks in 2014.
- What is the lowest terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Central African Republic rank for terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries?
- Central African Republic ranks 30th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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, deaths and injuries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of terrorist attacks.