Which has higher deaths from earthquakes, Congo or Romania?

Congo, at 2 deaths against 2 deaths in Romania as of 2021.

Where does this data come from?

National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Deaths from earthquakes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Congo vs Romania: Deaths from earthquakes

Congo

2 deaths

in 2021

Romania

2 deaths

in 1991

Congo rank

30th

Romania rank

30th

Deaths from earthquakes over time

Congo
Romania

How they compare

Congo currently reports 2 deaths against 2 deaths in Romania, a difference of 0 deaths.

Congo ranks 30th and Romania ranks 30th of 51 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher deaths from earthquakes, Congo or Romania?: Congo, at 2 deaths against 2 deaths in Romania as of 2021.
What is the difference in deaths from earthquakes between Congo and Romania?: 0 deaths, with Congo ahead.
How do Congo and Romania rank globally for deaths from earthquakes?: Congo ranks 30th and Romania ranks 30th of 51 countries.
Where does this data come from?: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Deaths from earthquakes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Deaths from earthquakes
Unit: deaths
Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 51 places, 1,550 data points, 1500–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Includes direct deaths from the event plus those from secondary impacts, such as a tsunami triggered by an earthquake. Due to data availability, recent data will be more complete than older historical estimates.