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 35th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 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 |
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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 35th out of 187 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.