Earthquake deaths in Israel
Israel: Earthquake deaths was 268 in 1927. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1927)
268
World rank
4th
of 51 countries
All-time high
20,000
in 1752
All-time low
20
in 1903
Years of data
6
1752–1927
Earthquake deaths in Israel, 1752–1927
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Israel recorded 268 for earthquake deaths in 1927.
Over the whole period, earthquake deaths in Israel peaked at 20,000 in 1752 and was at its lowest, 20, in 1903.
That places Israel 4th out of 51 countries with data for 1927, putting it in the top 10%.
Earthquake deaths in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1752 | 20,000 | — |
| 1759 | 2,000 | -90.0% |
| 1837 | 6,000 | +200.0% |
| 1838 | 3,000 | -50.0% |
| 1903 | 20 | -99.3% |
| 1927 | 268 | +1240.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 268 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 134.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Israel's 268 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 42, 6.4× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 11,000 | 2,000 | 20,000 | 2 |
| 1830s | 4,500 | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2 |
| 1900s | 20 | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| 1920s | 268 | 268 | 268 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is earthquake deaths in Israel?
- Earthquake deaths in Israel was 268 in 1927, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest earthquake deaths recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 in 1752.
- What is the lowest earthquake deaths recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 in 1903.
- How does Israel rank for earthquake deaths?
- Israel ranks 4th out of 51 countries with data for 1927.
- Where does this Israel 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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