What is deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia?

Deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia was 4 deaths in 2024, 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 Indonesia?

The highest recorded value was 228,008 deaths in 2004.

What is the lowest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Indonesia?

The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1937.

How does Indonesia rank for deaths from earthquakes?

Indonesia ranks 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2024.

Is deaths from earthquakes rising or falling in Indonesia?

Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Indonesia 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.

Deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia

Name: Deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia
Creator: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Indonesia: Deaths from earthquakes was 4 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

4 deaths

Change on year

down 33.3%

World rank

23rd

of 51 countries

All-time high

228,008 deaths

in 2004

All-time low

1 deaths

in 1937

Years of data

1629–2024

Deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia, 1629–2024

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 Indonesia is 4 deaths, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 92.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia peaked at 228,008 deaths in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1 deaths, in 1937.

That places Indonesia 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1620s	5 deaths	5 deaths	5 deaths	1
1670s	2,330 deaths	2,330 deaths	2,330 deaths	1
1710s	2 deaths	2 deaths	2 deaths	1
1750s	4 deaths	4 deaths	4 deaths	1
1760s	7 deaths	7 deaths	7 deaths	1
1790s	300 deaths	300 deaths	300 deaths	1
1810s	11,453 deaths	11,453 deaths	11,453 deaths	1
1820s	500 deaths	500 deaths	500 deaths	1
1840s	118 deaths	118 deaths	118 deaths	1
1850s	587.6 deaths	2 deaths	2,806 deaths	5
1860s	770 deaths	5 deaths	2,055 deaths	3
1870s	7 deaths	7 deaths	7 deaths	1
1890s	1,355 deaths	250 deaths	2,460 deaths	2
1900s	1,096 deaths	5 deaths	2,188 deaths	2
1910s	552.67 deaths	20 deaths	1,500 deaths	3
1920s	418.5 deaths	50 deaths	787 deaths	2
1930s	12.75 deaths	1 deaths	26 deaths	4
1940s	213 deaths	213 deaths	213 deaths	1
1950s	12.5 deaths	8 deaths	17 deaths	2
1960s	180.67 deaths	2 deaths	664 deaths	6
1970s	1,420 deaths	1 deaths	6,706 deaths	5
1980s	82.71 deaths	2 deaths	305 deaths	7
1990s	369.11 deaths	4 deaths	2,500 deaths	9
2000s	26,381 deaths	5 deaths	228,008 deaths	9
2010s	627.78 deaths	1 deaths	4,953 deaths	9
2020s	158.6 deaths	1 deaths	663 deaths	5

Countries ranked near Indonesia

20 Mexico 5 deaths compare
20 Papua New Guinea 5 deaths compare
20 Venezuela 5 deaths compare
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23 Iran 4 deaths compare
26 China 3 deaths compare
26 Guatemala 3 deaths compare
26 Myanmar 3 deaths compare
26 Peru 3 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

More health data for Indonesia

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,286 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 16,463 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 2.23 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 2.23 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 2.12 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 2.24 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia?: Deaths from earthquakes in Indonesia was 4 deaths in 2024, 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 Indonesia?: The highest recorded value was 228,008 deaths in 2004.
What is the lowest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Indonesia?: The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1937.
How does Indonesia rank for deaths from earthquakes?: Indonesia ranks 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
Is deaths from earthquakes rising or falling in Indonesia?: Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia 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

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.