Number of terrorist attacks in South Sudan
South Sudan: Number of terrorist attacks was 14 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of terrorist attacks in South Sudan, 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 South Sudan stood at 14 attacks.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and down 76.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of terrorist attacks in South Sudan peaked at 69 attacks in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
South Sudan ranks 31st 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 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 0 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.7 attacks | 0 attacks | 69 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 15 attacks | 14 attacks | 16 attacks | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More reference data data for South Sudan
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- Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
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- Annual precipitation 690.12 millimeters (2025)
- Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Precipitation anomalies -323.89 millimeters (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of terrorist attacks in South Sudan?
- Number of terrorist attacks in South Sudan was 14 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 69 attacks in 2018.
- What is the lowest number of terrorist attacks recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does South Sudan rank for number of terrorist attacks?
- South Sudan ranks 31st out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.