Earthquake deaths in France
France: Earthquake deaths was 9 in 1991. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1991)
9
World rank
16th
of 51 countries
All-time high
650
in 1564
All-time low
1
in 1967
Years of data
6
1564–1991
Earthquake deaths in France, 1564–1991
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for earthquake deaths in France is 9, measured in 1991.
Over the whole period, earthquake deaths in France peaked at 650 in 1564 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1967.
That places France 16th out of 51 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the middle of the range.
Earthquake deaths in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1564 | 650 | — |
| 1644 | 150 | -76.9% |
| 1817 | 4 | -97.3% |
| 1909 | 40 | +900.0% |
| 1967 | 1 | -97.5% |
| 1991 | 9 | +800.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 4.5× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- France's 9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 4.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1560s | 650 | 650 | 650 | 1 |
| 1640s | 150 | 150 | 150 | 1 |
| 1810s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1900s | 40 | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0255 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is earthquake deaths in France?
- Earthquake deaths in France was 9 in 1991, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest earthquake deaths recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 650 in 1564.
- What is the lowest earthquake deaths recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1967.
- How does France rank for earthquake deaths?
- France ranks 16th out of 51 countries with data for 1991.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Earthquake deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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