Deaths from earthquakes in France
France: Deaths from earthquakes was 9 deaths in 1991. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from earthquakes in France, 1564–1991
Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from earthquakes in France is 9 deaths, measured in 1991.
Over the whole period, deaths from earthquakes in France peaked at 650 deaths in 1564 and was at its lowest, 1 deaths, in 1967.
That places France 16th out of 51 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the middle of the range.
Deaths from earthquakes in France, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1564 | 650 deaths | — |
| 1644 | 150 deaths | -76.9% |
| 1817 | 4 deaths | -97.3% |
| 1909 | 40 deaths | +900.0% |
| 1967 | 1 deaths | -97.5% |
| 1991 | 9 deaths | +800.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 9 deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 2 deaths, 4.5× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- France's 9 deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2 deaths, 4.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1560s | 650 deaths | 650 deaths | 650 deaths | 1 |
| 1640s | 150 deaths | 150 deaths | 150 deaths | 1 |
| 1810s | 4 deaths | 4 deaths | 4 deaths | 1 |
| 1900s | 40 deaths | 40 deaths | 40 deaths | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 9 deaths | 9 deaths | 9 deaths | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from earthquakes in France?
- Deaths from earthquakes in France was 9 deaths in 1991, according to National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from earthquakes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 650 deaths in 1564.
- What is the lowest deaths from earthquakes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1967.
- How does France rank for deaths from earthquakes?
- France ranks 16th out of 51 countries with data for 1991.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from earthquakes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.