China vs Mexico: Deaths from tsunamis
China
2 deaths
in 2015
Mexico
2 deaths
in 2022
China rank
10th
Mexico rank
10th
Deaths from tsunamis over time
- China
- Mexico
How they compare
China currently reports 2 deaths against 2 deaths in Mexico, a difference of 0 deaths.
China ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 10th of 20 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 deaths | 9,500 deaths | 9,490 deaths | Mexico |
| 2000s | 16 deaths | 24 deaths | 8 deaths | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths from tsunamis, China or Mexico?
- China, at 2 deaths against 2 deaths in Mexico as of 2015.
- What is the difference in deaths from tsunamis between China and Mexico?
- 0 deaths, with China ahead.
- How do China and Mexico rank globally for deaths from tsunamis?
- China ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 10th of 20 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 tsunamis. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Due to data availability, recent data will be more complete than older historical estimates.