In 2022, a mere ten countries bore witness to nearly 3,000 terrorist attacks, which resulted in the loss and injury of approximately 11,000 people. Disturbingly, two of these countries were Arab nations that suffered close to 600 terrorist attacks.
In the same year, over 1,000 lives were tragically lost in just ten terrorist attacks. The most devastating attacks took place in Pakistan, with two incidents claiming around 250 lives, and Mali, where three separate incidents resulted in 280 deaths.
Terrorist activities remain among the most significant global security threats. The danger varies across countries, influenced by the frequency, intensity, and number of victims in each attack within specific time frames. Data released by “Sputnik Africa” English version showed that in 2022, the majority of terrorist incidents occurred in 10 countries—five in Asia and five in Africa.
Country Statistics for 2022:
1. Afghanistan: 225 attacks, 633 killed, and 897 injured.
2. Burkina Faso: 310 attacks, 1,135 killed, and 496 injured.
3. Somalia: 299 attacks, 755 killed, and 1,001 injured.
4. Mali: 272 attacks, 944 killed, and 376 injured.
5. Syria: 197 attacks, 447 killed, and 451 injured.
6. Pakistan: 298 attacks, 643 killed, and 802 injured.
7. Iraq: 401 attacks, 174 killed, and 339 injured.
8. Nigeria: 120 attacks, 385 killed, and 147 injured.
9. Myanmar: 755 attacks, 415 killed, and 349 injured.
10. Niger: 54 attacks, 198 killed, and 118 injured.
The aforementioned countries, in 2022, experienced a combined total of 2,931 terrorist attacks. These incidents claimed the lives of 5,729 individuals, injuring another 5,178.
The report also highlighted the ten deadliest terrorist attacks in terms of lives lost in a single incident:
1. Pakistan: 195 deaths in one attack.
2. Syria: 154 deaths in one attack.
3. Somalia: 120 deaths in one attack.
4. Burkina Faso: 116 deaths in one attack.
5. Mali: 110 deaths in one attack (with two subsequent attacks causing the death of 100 and 70 individuals respectively).
6. Pakistan: 56 deaths in a second attack.
7. Afghanistan: 56 deaths in one attack.
The report noted that while these were the most affected countries in 2022, other countries in the Middle East also experienced terrorist attacks that resulted in hundreds, if not tens, of casualties, including Iraq, Egypt, Iran, Yemen, Turkey, Israel, Libya, Palestine, Algeria, Tunisia, UAE, and Lebanon.
Interestingly, eight Middle Eastern countries remained untouched by terrorism in 2022: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Bahrain, Sudan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.
According to the statistics, Syria and Iraq were the two Arab countries most affected by terrorist attacks in 2022. They ranked 4th and 6th globally, respectively, enduring nearly 600 terrorist attacks combined in a single year.
In 2022, a mere ten countries bore witness to nearly 3,000 terrorist attacks, which resulted in the loss and injury of approximately 11,000 people. Disturbingly, two of these countries were Arab nations that suffered close to 600 terrorist attacks.
In the same year, over 1,000 lives were tragically lost in just ten terrorist attacks. The most devastating attacks took place in Pakistan, with two incidents claiming around 250 lives, and Mali, where three separate incidents resulted in 280 deaths.
Terrorist activities remain among the most significant global security threats. The danger varies across countries, influenced by the frequency, intensity, and number of victims in each attack within specific time frames. Data released by “Sputnik Africa” English version showed that in 2022, the majority of terrorist incidents occurred in 10 countries—five in Asia and five in Africa.
Country Statistics for 2022:
1. Afghanistan: 225 attacks, 633 killed, and 897 injured.
2. Burkina Faso: 310 attacks, 1,135 killed, and 496 injured.
3. Somalia: 299 attacks, 755 killed, and 1,001 injured.
4. Mali: 272 attacks, 944 killed, and 376 injured.
5. Syria: 197 attacks, 447 killed, and 451 injured.
6. Pakistan: 298 attacks, 643 killed, and 802 injured.
7. Iraq: 401 attacks, 174 killed, and 339 injured.
8. Nigeria: 120 attacks, 385 killed, and 147 injured.
9. Myanmar: 755 attacks, 415 killed, and 349 injured.
10. Niger: 54 attacks, 198 killed, and 118 injured.
The aforementioned countries, in 2022, experienced a combined total of 2,931 terrorist attacks. These incidents claimed the lives of 5,729 individuals, injuring another 5,178.
The report also highlighted the ten deadliest terrorist attacks in terms of lives lost in a single incident:
1. Pakistan: 195 deaths in one attack.
2. Syria: 154 deaths in one attack.
3. Somalia: 120 deaths in one attack.
4. Burkina Faso: 116 deaths in one attack.
5. Mali: 110 deaths in one attack (with two subsequent attacks causing the death of 100 and 70 individuals respectively).
6. Pakistan: 56 deaths in a second attack.
7. Afghanistan: 56 deaths in one attack.
The report noted that while these were the most affected countries in 2022, other countries in the Middle East also experienced terrorist attacks that resulted in hundreds, if not tens, of casualties, including Iraq, Egypt, Iran, Yemen, Turkey, Israel, Libya, Palestine, Algeria, Tunisia, UAE, and Lebanon.
Interestingly, eight Middle Eastern countries remained untouched by terrorism in 2022: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Bahrain, Sudan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.
According to the statistics, Syria and Iraq were the two Arab countries most affected by terrorist attacks in 2022. They ranked 4th and 6th globally, respectively, enduring nearly 600 terrorist attacks combined in a single year.
Terrorism continues to be a menacing global challenge, with certain countries being more vulnerable due to internal conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and extremist ideologies. Through data and statistics, we can gain a clearer understanding of how terrorism evolves and where efforts need to be focused.
Analyzing these numbers provides not only a snapshot of the global situation but also insights for policymakers, researchers, and security professionals working tirelessly to curb these threats.
Terrorism continues to be a menacing global challenge, with certain countries being more vulnerable due to internal conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and extremist ideologies. Through data and statistics, we can gain a clearer understanding of how terrorism evolves and where efforts need to be focused.
Analyzing these numbers provides not only a snapshot of the global situation but also insights for policymakers, researchers, and security professionals working tirelessly to curb these threats.