Number of terrorist attacks in Djibouti
Djibouti: Number of terrorist attacks was 4 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
4 attacks
World rank
50th
of 188 countries
All-time high
6 attacks
in 1992
All-time low
0 attacks
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Number of terrorist attacks in Djibouti, 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 Djibouti is 4 attacks, measured in 2021.
Over the whole period, number of terrorist attacks in Djibouti peaked at 6 attacks in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
Djibouti ranks 50th of 188 countries on this measure, 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 Djibouti, year by year
| Year | attacks | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1971 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1972 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1973 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1974 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1975 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1976 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1977 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1978 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1980 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1982 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1983 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1984 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1985 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1986 | 0 attacks | — |
| 1987 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1988 | 2 attacks | +100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1991 | 1 attacks | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 6 attacks | +500.0% |
| 1994 | 2 attacks | -66.7% |
| 1995 | 2 attacks | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 1 attacks | — |
| 1998 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2000 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2001 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2002 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2003 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2004 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2005 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2007 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2008 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2009 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2010 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2011 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2012 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2013 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2014 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2015 | 1 attacks | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 1 attacks | — |
| 2018 | 0 attacks | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2020 | 0 attacks | — |
| 2021 | 4 attacks | — |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 4 attacks is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4 attacks, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3 attacks | 0 attacks | 2 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.44 attacks | 0 attacks | 6 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.1 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3 attacks | 0 attacks | 1 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 attacks | 0 attacks | 4 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More reference data data for Djibouti
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0052 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2231 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0175 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of terrorist attacks in Djibouti?
- Number of terrorist attacks in Djibouti 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 6 attacks in 1992.
- What is the lowest number of terrorist attacks recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Djibouti rank for number of terrorist attacks?
- Djibouti ranks 50th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.