Number of terrorist attacks in Uganda
Uganda: Number of terrorist attacks was 11 attacks in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of terrorist attacks in Uganda, 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 Uganda is 11 attacks, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 120.0% on the previous year and down 26.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of terrorist attacks in Uganda peaked at 30 attacks in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 attacks, in 1970.
That places Uganda 37th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 | 0.8 attacks | 0 attacks | 8 attacks | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.4 attacks | 0 attacks | 25 attacks | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.33 attacks | 2 attacks | 29 attacks | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.9 attacks | 0 attacks | 30 attacks | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.8 attacks | 0 attacks | 15 attacks | 10 |
| 2020s | 8 attacks | 5 attacks | 11 attacks | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of terrorist attacks in Uganda?
- Number of terrorist attacks in Uganda was 11 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 30 attacks in 2003.
- What is the lowest number of terrorist attacks recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 attacks in 1970.
- How does Uganda rank for number of terrorist attacks?
- Uganda ranks 37th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Uganda 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.