Number of terrorist attacks in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Number of terrorist attacks was 18 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of terrorist attacks in Central African Republic, 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, number of terrorist attacks in Central African Republic stood at 18 attacks.
That represents a change of down 50.0% on the previous year and up 500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of terrorist attacks in Central African Republic peaked at 94 attacks in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Central African Republic ranks 29th 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 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7778 attacks | 0 attacks | 4 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.1 attacks | 0 attacks | 5 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.6 attacks | 3 attacks | 94 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 27 attacks | 18 attacks | 36 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of terrorist attacks in Central African Republic?
- Number of terrorist attacks in Central African Republic was 18 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 94 attacks in 2014.
- What is the lowest number of terrorist attacks recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Central African Republic rank for number of terrorist attacks?
- Central African Republic ranks 29th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of terrorist attacks rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.