Nearly 3,000 people died during the September 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks. The total number of deaths, including the 19 hijackers, was 2,996. The breakdown is approximately:
- 2,606 people died in the World Trade Center complex in New York City.
- 125 people were killed at the Pentagon.
- 265 people died on the four hijacked planes.
- Among the victims were 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, 55 military personnel, and civilians from over 90 countries.
The official death toll excluding the hijackers is about 2,977 victims. The youngest victim was a 2-year-old child, and the oldest was 82 years old. The attacks also caused thousands of injuries and long-term health effects related to exposure to toxins at the attack sites.
