Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Liberia
Liberia: Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries was 2 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2 attacks
World rank
57th
of 188 countries
All-time high
10 attacks
in 1992
All-time low
0 attacks
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Liberia, 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, deaths and injuries in Liberia stood at 2 attacks.
Over the whole period, terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Liberia peaked at 10 attacks in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Liberia ranks 57th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Liberia, 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 | 0 attacks | — |
| 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 | 4 attacks | — |
| 1991 | 1 attacks | -75.0% |
| 1992 | 10 attacks | +900.0% |
| 1994 | 3 attacks | -70.0% |
| 1995 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1997 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1999 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2000 | 1 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 3 attacks | +200.0% |
| 2002 | 3 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2 attacks | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2006 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2007 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2008 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2009 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2011 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2012 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2013 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2015 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2017 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2018 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2020 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 2 attacks | — |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 2 attacks is below the median for low income countries, which is 13 attacks, 15% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 2 attacks is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1 attacks, 2.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.33 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 1 attacks | 0 attacks | 3 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 1 attacks | 0 attacks | 2 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More reference data data for Liberia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2896 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Liberia?
- Terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries in Liberia was 2 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 10 attacks in 1992.
- What is the lowest terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Liberia rank for terrorist attacks, deaths and injuries?
- Liberia ranks 57th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Liberia 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.