Number of terrorist attacks in Argentina
Argentina: Number of terrorist attacks was 2 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2 attacks
Change on year
down 60.0%
World rank
57th
of 188 countries
All-time high
80 attacks
in 1987
All-time low
0 attacks
in 1998
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Number of terrorist attacks in Argentina, 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 number of terrorist attacks in Argentina is 2 attacks, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 60.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of terrorist attacks in Argentina peaked at 80 attacks in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1998.
That places Argentina 57th out of 188 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.
Number of terrorist attacks in Argentina, year by year
| Year | attacks | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 21 attacks | — |
| 1971 | 7 attacks | -66.7% |
| 1972 | 20 attacks | +185.7% |
| 1973 | 60 attacks | +200.0% |
| 1974 | 71 attacks | +18.3% |
| 1975 | 38 attacks | -46.5% |
| 1976 | 54 attacks | +42.1% |
| 1977 | 17 attacks | -68.5% |
| 1978 | 25 attacks | +47.1% |
| 1979 | 16 attacks | -36.0% |
| 1980 | 6 attacks | -62.5% |
| 1981 | 2 attacks | -66.7% |
| 1982 | 9 attacks | +350.0% |
| 1983 | 18 attacks | +100.0% |
| 1984 | 46 attacks | +155.6% |
| 1985 | 43 attacks | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 33 attacks | -23.3% |
| 1987 | 80 attacks | +142.4% |
| 1988 | 33 attacks | -58.8% |
| 1989 | 32 attacks | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 31 attacks | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 27 attacks | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 41 attacks | +51.9% |
| 1994 | 14 attacks | -65.9% |
| 1995 | 16 attacks | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 19 attacks | +18.8% |
| 1997 | 11 attacks | -42.1% |
| 1998 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2000 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2002 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2004 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 3 attacks | — |
| 2006 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2008 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2009 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2010 | 5 attacks | +400.0% |
| 2011 | 1 attacks | -80.0% |
| 2012 | 2 attacks | +100.0% |
| 2013 | 2 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 1 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2 attacks | +100.0% |
| 2017 | 3 attacks | +50.0% |
| 2018 | 5 attacks | +66.7% |
| 2019 | 1 attacks | -80.0% |
| 2020 | 5 attacks | +400.0% |
| 2021 | 2 attacks | -60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.9 attacks | 7 attacks | 71 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.2 attacks | 2 attacks | 80 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.78 attacks | 0 attacks | 41 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.7 attacks | 0 attacks | 3 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3 attacks | 1 attacks | 5 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.5 attacks | 2 attacks | 5 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of terrorist attacks in Argentina?
- Number of terrorist attacks in Argentina 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 number of terrorist attacks recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 80 attacks in 1987.
- What is the lowest number of terrorist attacks recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1998.
- How does Argentina rank for number of terrorist attacks?
- Argentina ranks 57th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of terrorist attacks rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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 Number of terrorist attacks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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