This statistic shows the ten most aggressive terrorist groups in 2015, ranked by the number of terrorist acts committed. Islamic State committed the largest number of attacks in 2015, claiming responsibility for 3,317 acts of terrorism.
Ten terrorist groups responsible for the highest number of attacks worldwide in 2015
This statistic shows the ten most aggressive terrorist groups in 2015, ranked by the number of terrorist acts committed. Islamic State committed the largest number of attacks in 2015, claiming responsibility for 3,317 acts of terrorism.
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| Number of attacks | |
|---|---|
| Islamic State | 3,317 |
| Jabhat Al-Nusra | 551 |
| Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) | 526 |
| Taliban | 502 |
| Communist Party of India - Maoist | 337 |
| Ansar Allah | 285 |
| Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) | 268 |
| Boko Haram | 260 |
| Partiya Karkeren Kurdistan (PKK) | 246 |
| Harakat Al-Shabaab Al-Mujahideen | 236 |
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