Earthquake deaths in South Africa
South Africa: Earthquake deaths was 7 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
7
World rank
17th
of 51 countries
All-time high
15
in 1997
All-time low
1
in 2014
Years of data
8
1969–2018
Earthquake deaths in South Africa, 1969–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for earthquake deaths in South Africa is 7, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 250.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, earthquake deaths in South Africa peaked at 15 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 17th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Earthquake deaths in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 12 | — |
| 1976 | 4 | -66.7% |
| 1990 | 12 | +200.0% |
| 1997 | 15 | +25.0% |
| 2005 | 2 | -86.7% |
| 2009 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 7 | +600.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 7 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3, 2.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| 1970s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | 13.5 | 12 | 15 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,333 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % 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 0.046 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is earthquake deaths in South Africa?
- Earthquake deaths in South Africa was 7 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest earthquake deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15 in 1997.
- What is the lowest earthquake deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for earthquake deaths?
- South Africa ranks 17th out of 51 countries with data for 2018.
- Is earthquake deaths rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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