Earthquake deaths in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Earthquake deaths was 6 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
6
World rank
18th
of 51 countries
All-time high
12,000
in 1907
All-time low
1
in 2012
Years of data
12
1907–2021
Earthquake deaths in Tajikistan, 1907–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, earthquake deaths in Tajikistan stood at 6.
That represents a change of up 500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, earthquake deaths in Tajikistan peaked at 12,000 in 1907 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2012.
That places Tajikistan 18th out of 51 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Earthquake deaths in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 12,000 | — |
| 1911 | 318 | -97.4% |
| 1930 | 175 | -45.0% |
| 1949 | 3,500 | +1900.0% |
| 1985 | 29 | -99.2% |
| 1989 | 274 | +844.8% |
| 2002 | 53 | -80.7% |
| 2006 | 3 | -94.3% |
| 2007 | 12 | +300.0% |
| 2012 | 1 | -91.7% |
| 2015 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 6 | +200.0% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.5, 1.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 6 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 3.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 1 |
| 1910s | 318 | 318 | 318 | 1 |
| 1930s | 175 | 175 | 175 | 1 |
| 1940s | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 1 |
| 1980s | 151.5 | 29 | 274 | 2 |
| 2000s | 22.67 | 3 | 53 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020s | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is earthquake deaths in Tajikistan?
- Earthquake deaths in Tajikistan was 6 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest earthquake deaths recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 12,000 in 1907.
- What is the lowest earthquake deaths recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2012.
- How does Tajikistan rank for earthquake deaths?
- Tajikistan ranks 18th out of 51 countries with data for 2021.
- Is earthquake deaths rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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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