Japan vs Nepal: Earthquake deaths
Japan
549
in 2024
Nepal
159
in 2023
Japan rank
3rd
Nepal rank
5th
Earthquake deaths over time
- Japan
- Nepal
How they compare
Japan currently reports 549 against 159 in Nepal, a difference of 390.
That makes Japan's figure about 3.5 times Nepal's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 1833 it was Nepal ahead.
Japan ranks 3rd and Nepal ranks 5th of 51 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Japan averaged higher in 1 and Nepal in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Japan | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 85 | 500 | 415 | Nepal |
| 1980s | 2 | 200 | 198 | Nepal |
| 2010s | 273 | 1 | 272 | Japan |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 82.5 | 80 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher earthquake deaths, Japan or Nepal?
- Japan, at 549 against 159 in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in earthquake deaths between Japan and Nepal?
- 390, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Nepal?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1833 to 2023.
- How do Japan and Nepal rank globally for earthquake deaths?
- Japan ranks 3rd and Nepal ranks 5th of 51 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Earthquake deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.