The Troubles not only saw the deaths of more than 3,500 people, but also saw a significant number of injuries during this time, especially among civilians. 1972, the peak year of the Troubles in terms of deaths, was also the peak year for injuries with almost 5,000 injuries recorded in this year alone. It is important to note, however, that a large share of injuries, particularly among paramilitary members (here included with civilians), would not have been recorded. The impact of shootings and bomb attacks meant that these injuries were often life altering, and many people still feel their impact to this day.
Annual number of recorded injuries of British security forces and civilians relating to the Troubles and associated activities in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 2002
These figures are for Northern Ireland only, and do not include conflict related injuries in the Republic of Ireland, mainland Britain, or mainland Europe.
"Civilians" includes members of paramilitary organizations.
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University of Ulster. (July 25, 2023). Annual number of recorded injuries of British security forces and civilians relating to the Troubles and associated activities in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 2002 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1402268/ni-troubles-annual-injuries-affiliation/
University of Ulster. "Annual number of recorded injuries of British security forces and civilians relating to the Troubles and associated activities in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 2002." Chart. July 25, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1402268/ni-troubles-annual-injuries-affiliation/
University of Ulster. (2023). Annual number of recorded injuries of British security forces and civilians relating to the Troubles and associated activities in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 2002. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1402268/ni-troubles-annual-injuries-affiliation/
University of Ulster. "Annual Number of Recorded Injuries of British Security Forces and Civilians Relating to The Troubles and Associated Activities in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 2002." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Jul 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1402268/ni-troubles-annual-injuries-affiliation/
University of Ulster, Annual number of recorded injuries of British security forces and civilians relating to the Troubles and associated activities in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 2002 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1402268/ni-troubles-annual-injuries-affiliation/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Annual number of recorded injuries of British security forces and civilians relating to the Troubles and associated activities in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 2002 [Graph], University of Ulster, July 25, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1402268/ni-troubles-annual-injuries-affiliation/
