Actual and attempted piracy attacks on ships by type of incident 2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 14, 2025

In 2024, the most common type of piracy attack was boarding with 94 recorded cases. Moreover, around 13 attempted piracy attacks were recorded that year. Piracy is defined as an act of criminal violence or robbery at sea.

Number of actual and attempted piracy attacks on ships in 2024, by type of incident

CharacteristicNumber of incidents
- -
- -
- -
- -
Showing entries 1 to 4 (4 entries in total)
Statistic: Number of actual and attempted piracy attacks on ships in 2024, by type of incident

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

February 2025

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2024

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Pirate attacks "

Other statistics that may interest you Pirate attacks

Overview

8

Africa

5

Asia

5

Americas

3

Human losses

3

Further related statistics

17

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Pirate attacksContainer shippingCrime worldwideOcean shippingWater transportation industry
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.