Number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions (Number) in India
India: Number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions (Number) was 126 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions in India, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions in India is 126, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 215.0% on the previous year and up 334.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions in India peaked at 126 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 28, in 2015.
India ranks 6th of 89 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions (Number) in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 38 | — |
| 2014 | 29 | -23.7% |
| 2015 | 28 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 89 | +217.9% |
| 2017 | 37 | -58.4% |
| 2018 | 37 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 102 | +175.7% |
| 2020 | 43 | -57.8% |
| 2021 | 95 | +120.9% |
| 2022 | 109 | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 40 | -63.3% |
| 2024 | 126 | +215.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 126 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6, 21.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51.43 | 28 | 102 | 7 |
| 2020s | 82.6 | 40 | 126 | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.38 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.88 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions in India?
- Number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions in India was 126 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 126 in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 28 in 2015.
- How does India rank for number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions?
- India ranks 6th out of 89 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 334.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Number of attacks on students, personnel and institutions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release