Number of terrorist attacks in Brazil
Brazil: Number of terrorist attacks was 4 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of terrorist attacks in Brazil, 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 Brazil is 4 attacks, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 33.3% on the previous year and up 33.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of terrorist attacks in Brazil peaked at 39 attacks in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1974.
That places Brazil 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.1 attacks | 0 attacks | 6 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.9 attacks | 1 attacks | 19 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.44 attacks | 1 attacks | 39 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 1 attacks | 0 attacks | 3 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 12 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 attacks | 4 attacks | 6 attacks | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of terrorist attacks in Brazil?
- Number of terrorist attacks in Brazil 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 number of terrorist attacks recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 39 attacks in 1997.
- What is the lowest number of terrorist attacks recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1974.
- How does Brazil rank for number of terrorist attacks?
- Brazil ranks 49th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Brazil 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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Total number of terrorist attacks.