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%.
Deaths from tsunamis in Algeria, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 3,000 deaths | — |
| 1856 | 13 deaths | -99.6% |
| 1891 | 36 deaths | +176.9% |
| 1954 | 1,243 deaths | +3352.8% |
| 1980 | 5,000 deaths | +302.3% |
| 2003 | 2,296 deaths | -54.1% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 2,296 deaths is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2 deaths, 1148.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
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
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.82 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5437 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.77 % 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 0.0465 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (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.