Number of terrorist attacks in Canada
Canada: Number of terrorist attacks was 12 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of terrorist attacks in Canada, 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 Canada is 12 attacks, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 14.3% on the previous year and up 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of terrorist attacks in Canada peaked at 16 attacks in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1971.
Canada ranks 36th 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.
Number of terrorist attacks in Canada, year by year
| Year | attacks | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2 attacks | — |
| 1971 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 4 attacks | — |
| 1973 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1975 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1977 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1978 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1979 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1980 | 3 attacks | — |
| 1981 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 5 attacks | — |
| 1983 | 1 attacks | -80.0% |
| 1984 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 3 attacks | — |
| 1986 | 2 attacks | -33.3% |
| 1987 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1989 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1990 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1992 | 3 attacks | — |
| 1994 | 4 attacks | +33.3% |
| 1995 | 5 attacks | +25.0% |
| 1996 | 1 attacks | -80.0% |
| 1997 | 2 attacks | +100.0% |
| 1998 | 4 attacks | +100.0% |
| 1999 | 2 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 5 attacks | +150.0% |
| 2001 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2003 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2004 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2005 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 2 attacks | — |
| 2007 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 5 attacks | — |
| 2009 | 4 attacks | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 2 attacks | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 3 attacks | — |
| 2013 | 4 attacks | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 3 attacks | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 5 attacks | +66.7% |
| 2016 | 6 attacks | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 16 attacks | +166.7% |
| 2018 | 7 attacks | -56.2% |
| 2019 | 5 attacks | -28.6% |
| 2020 | 14 attacks | +180.0% |
| 2021 | 12 attacks | -14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7 attacks | 0 attacks | 4 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.5 attacks | 0 attacks | 5 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.33 attacks | 0 attacks | 5 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.8 attacks | 0 attacks | 5 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.1 attacks | 0 attacks | 16 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 13 attacks | 12 attacks | 14 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of terrorist attacks in Canada?
- Number of terrorist attacks in Canada was 12 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 16 attacks in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of terrorist attacks recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1971.
- How does Canada rank for number of terrorist attacks?
- Canada ranks 36th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Canada 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.