The total number of people who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks was 2,996, which includes 2,977 victims and 19 hijackers who committed murder-suicide
. Breaking down the casualties:
- At the World Trade Center in New York City, approximately 2,606 people died either at the site or later from injuries sustained during the attacks
- At the Pentagon, 125 people were killed
- All 246 passengers and crew aboard the four hijacked planes died
- The 19 hijackers also died in the attacks
Most victims were civilians, but the death toll also included 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and 55 military personnel
. The attacks affected people from at least 102 countries, with at least 372 foreign nationals among the victims
. In addition to those who died on the day, thousands of first responders and others exposed to toxic debris have since died from related illnesses, with the death toll from these illnesses continuing to rise
. In summary, excluding the hijackers, 2,977 people lost their lives on 9/11, making it the deadliest terrorist attack in history
