💣 Terrorism deaths at lowest level since 2007

💣 Terrorism deaths at lowest level since 2007

The number of people killed in terrorism dropped by 28 percent globally in 2025, to a total of 5,582. The number of terrorist attacks decreased by 22 percent, to 2,944 incidents. These are the lowest figures recorded since 2007.

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  • The number of people killed in terrorism dropped by 28 percent globally in 2025, to a total of 5,582.
  • The number of terrorist attacks decreased by 22 percent, to 2,944 incidents.
  • These are the lowest figures recorded since 2007.

Sharp global decline

In 2025, 5,582 people were killed in terrorist incidents worldwide. That represents a 28 percent decrease compared to the previous year. The number of incidents stood at 2,944, corresponding to a 22 percent reduction.

Both figures are the lowest recorded since 2007 — nearly 20 years ago.

That is according to the Global Terrorism Index 2026 (GTI), published by the think tank Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The report has been published annually for 13 years and is the most comprehensive compilation of global terrorism trends available.

Middle East and North Africa

One of the most significant changes is taking place in the Middle East and North Africa. In that region, the number of people killed in terrorism has fallen by 95 percent over the past ten years.

Sub-Saharan Africa still heavily affected

Six of the ten countries most impacted by terrorism are located in sub-Saharan Africa. The region still accounts for more than half of all terrorism-related deaths globally, but a decline was also recorded there in 2025.

How the index is measured

The GTI is calculated based on several factors: number of incidents, deaths, injuries, and hostages taken. These are then combined with conflict and socioeconomic data to provide a comprehensive picture of terrorism's impact in each country.

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