Deaths from tsunamis in Algeria
Algeria: Deaths from tsunamis was 2,296 deaths in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2003)
2,296 deaths
World rank
2nd
of 20 countries
All-time high
5,000 deaths
in 1980
All-time low
13 deaths
in 1856
Years of data
6
1790–2003
Deaths from tsunamis in Algeria, 1790–2003
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 tsunamis in Algeria is 2,296 deaths, measured in 2003.
Over the whole period, deaths from tsunamis in Algeria peaked at 5,000 deaths in 1980 and was at its lowest, 13 deaths, in 1856.
That places Algeria 2nd out of 20 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790s | 3,000 deaths | 3,000 deaths | 3,000 deaths | 1 |
| 1850s | 13 deaths | 13 deaths | 13 deaths | 1 |
| 1890s | 36 deaths | 36 deaths | 36 deaths | 1 |
| 1950s | 1,243 deaths | 1,243 deaths | 1,243 deaths | 1 |
| 1980s | 5,000 deaths | 5,000 deaths | 5,000 deaths | 1 |
| 2000s | 2,296 deaths | 2,296 deaths | 2,296 deaths | 1 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More health data for Algeria
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 943.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,455 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 283,673 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 275,275 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 288,536 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 279,016 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 290,087 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 279,694 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from tsunamis in Algeria?
- Deaths from tsunamis in Algeria was 2,296 deaths in 2003, according to National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from tsunamis recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 5,000 deaths in 1980.
- What is the lowest deaths from tsunamis recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 deaths in 1856.
- How does Algeria rank for deaths from tsunamis?
- Algeria ranks 2nd out of 20 countries with data for 2003.
- Where does this Algeria 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 tsunamis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Due to data availability, recent data will be more complete than older historical estimates.