Deaths from tsunamis in Taiwan
Taiwan: Deaths from tsunamis was 20 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from tsunamis in Taiwan, 1781–2024
Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 20 deaths for deaths from tsunamis in 2024.
Over the whole period, deaths from tsunamis in Taiwan peaked at 580 deaths in 1867 and was at its lowest, 1 deaths, in 1781.
That places Taiwan 6th out of 20 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 |
| 1860s | 580 deaths | 580 deaths | 580 deaths | 1 |
| 1950s | 68 deaths | 68 deaths | 68 deaths | 1 |
| 1960s | 11 deaths | 7 deaths | 15 deaths | 2 |
| 1970s | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 |
| 1980s | 15 deaths | 15 deaths | 15 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.5 deaths | 2 deaths | 5 deaths | 2 |
| 2020s | 20 deaths | 20 deaths | 20 deaths | 1 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
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- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Children per woman that survived childhood vs. those that died in childhood 0.0049 under-five deaths per woman (2010)
- Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2025)
- Deaths in armed conflicts 0 deaths (2025)
- Death rate in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths per 100,000 people (2025)
- Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2025)
- Deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from tsunamis in Taiwan?
- Deaths from tsunamis in Taiwan was 20 deaths in 2024, 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 580 deaths in 1867.
- What is the lowest deaths from tsunamis recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1781.
- How does Taiwan rank for deaths from tsunamis?
- Taiwan ranks 6th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.