The most fatal volcanic events in recorded history. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.
| Rank ⇵ | Volcano ⇵ | Location ⇵ | Year ⇵ | Estimated Deaths ⇵ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Tambora | 1815 | 71,000 - 90,000 | Indonesia |
| 2 | Krakatoa | 1883 | 36,417 | Indonesia |
| 3 | Mount Pelee | 1902 | 30,000 | Martinique |
| 4 | Nevado del Ruiz | 1985 | 23,000 | Colombia |
| 5 | Mount Unzen | 1792 | 15,000 | Japan |
| 6 | Lakagigar (Laki) | 1783 | 9,350 | Iceland |
| 7 | Kelud | 1586 | 10,000 | Indonesia |
| 8 | Santa Maria | 1902 | 6,000 | Guatemala |
| 9 | Kelud | 1919 | 5,110 | Indonesia |
| 10 | Mount Vesuvius | 79 AD | 3,360+ | Italy |
| 11 | Mount Vesuvius | 1631 | 3,500 | Italy |
| 12 | Mount Papandayan | 1772 | 2,957 | Indonesia |
| 13 | Mount Lamington | 1951 | 2,942 | Papua New Guinea |
| 14 | Mount Awu | 1856 | 2,806 | Indonesia |
| 15 | Taal Volcano | 1911 | 1,335 | Philippines |
| 16 | Mount Mayon | 1814 | 1,200 | Philippines |
| 17 | Mount Agung | 1963 | 1,148 | Indonesia |
| 18 | Mount Merapi | 1930 | 1,369 | Indonesia |
| 19 | Mount Pinatubo | 1991 | 847 | Philippines |
| 20 | Nyiragongo | 1977 | 600 - 2,000 | DR Congo |
| 21 | Mount El Chichon | 1982 | 1,900 | Mexico |
| 22 | Oshima-Oshima | 1741 | 1,464 | Japan |
| 23 | Mount Asama | 1783 | 1,500 | Japan |
| 24 | Ruang | 2002 | 725 | Indonesia |
| 25 | Tavurvur | 1937 | 508 | Papua New Guinea |
| 26 | Mount Merapi | 2010 | 353 | Indonesia |
| 27 | Nyiragongo | 2002 | 245 | DR Congo |
| 28 | Mount Ontake | 2014 | 63 | Japan |
| 29 | Mount St. Helens | 1980 | 57 | USA |
| 30 | White Island (Whakaari) | 2019 | 22 | New Zealand |