Islamist Terrorism in Europe: 2004-2024
Comprehensive factual data on Islamist terrorist attacks in Europe over the past 20 years. All data sourced from Europol reports, Wikipedia verified sources, and official government records.
Attacks by Country
Detailed Attack Records (2004-2017)
Madrid, Spain
March 11, 2004
Ten bombs exploded almost simultaneously aboard four commuter trains during rush hour
London, UK
July 7, 2005
Four coordinated suicide bombings targeting Underground trains and a bus during rush hour
Glasgow, UK
June 30, 2007
Attempted vehicle ramming with propane tanks at airport
Milan, Italy
October 12, 2009
Explosive device detonated at Santa Barbara military barracks entrance
Stockholm, Sweden
December 11, 2010
Car bomb and suicide bomber with pipe bombs in central area
Frankfurt, Germany
March 2, 2011
Shooting at airport targeting US soldiers
Toulouse/Montauban, France
March 11, 2012
Series of shootings targeting soldiers and Jewish school
London, UK
May 22, 2013
Off-duty British soldier run down with car, then stabbed and hacked to death
Brussels, Belgium
May 24, 2014
Shooting at Jewish Museum of Belgium
Paris, France
January 7, 2015
Charlie Hebdo shooting and related attacks
Copenhagen, Denmark
February 14, 2015
Shooting at event with Muhammad cartoonist, then at synagogue
Paris/Saint-Denis, France
November 13, 2015
Series of coordinated attacks at six locations including Bataclan theatre, restaurants, stadium bombings
Brussels/Zaventem, Belgium
March 22, 2016
Three bombs detonated: two at airport, one at metro station
Nice, France
July 14, 2016
Cargo truck driven into Bastille Day crowds on Promenade des Anglais
Ansbach, Germany
July 24, 2016
Suicide bombing - first suicide bombing in Germany by Islamist terrorists
Berlin, Germany
December 19, 2016
Truck driven into Christmas market
London, UK
March 22, 2017
Car driven into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, police officer stabbed
Stockholm, Sweden
April 7, 2017
Truck ramming attack
Manchester, UK
May 22, 2017
Suicide bombing after concert
London, UK
June 3, 2017
Van ramming followed by knife attacks at Borough Market
Barcelona/Cambrils, Spain
August 17, 2017
Van driven into Las Ramblas pedestrians, related Cambrils attack
Turku, Finland
August 18, 2017
Stabbing attack
London, UK
September 15, 2017
TATP bomb on Underground train at Parsons Green
Data Sources & Methodology
This database compiles verified information from multiple authoritative sources to provide the most comprehensive factual record of Islamist terrorist attacks in Europe from 2004 to 2024.
Primary Sources:
- Europol TE-SAT Reports - European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Reports (2015-2024) Published annually by Europol, providing official statistics from EU member states
- Global Terrorism Database (GTD) - Maintained by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the University of Maryland
- Wikipedia - "Islamic terrorism in Europe" article with extensively cited sources including government reports, court documents, and news archives
- National Government Reports - Official statements and data from UK, French, German, Belgian, and other European government security agencies
Inclusion Criteria:
- Attack occurred on European soil between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2024
- Perpetrator(s) confirmed by authorities to have Islamist/jihadist motivations
- Casualty figures verified by official sources (deaths and injuries)
- Attack completed, failed, or foiled by authorities
Key Statistics:
According to Europol's 2024 TE-SAT report: In 2023, 14 jihadist terrorist attacks were carried out (5 completed, causing 6 deaths and 12 injuries). 334 suspects were arrested for jihadist terrorism in the EU, representing the highest proportion of terrorism-related arrests.
Historical Context:
The data shows clear patterns: The deadliest single attack was the 2004 Madrid train bombings (193 deaths). The year 2015 saw the highest fatality count in France (148 deaths). The 2015-2017 period represents the peak of ISIS-inspired attacks in Europe. Since 2018, both the frequency and lethality of Islamist attacks have decreased significantly, though they remain a persistent security concern according to Europol assessments.
Last updated: January 2025. This page presents factual data without political bias. All casualty figures and details are verified through multiple official sources.