Deaths from tsunamis in Venezuela
Venezuela: Deaths from tsunamis was 81 deaths in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1997)
81 deaths
World rank
4th
of 20 countries
All-time high
1,000 deaths
in 1853
All-time low
4 deaths
in 1530
Years of data
6
1530–1997
Deaths from tsunamis in Venezuela, 1530–1997
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 Venezuela is 81 deaths, measured in 1997.
Over the whole period, deaths from tsunamis in Venezuela peaked at 1,000 deaths in 1853 and was at its lowest, 4 deaths, in 1530.
Venezuela ranks 4th of 20 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Deaths from tsunamis in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1530 | 4 deaths | — |
| 1853 | 1,000 deaths | +24900.0% |
| 1900 | 25 deaths | -97.5% |
| 1929 | 50 deaths | +100.0% |
| 1967 | 300 deaths | +500.0% |
| 1997 | 81 deaths | -73.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1530s | 4 deaths | 4 deaths | 4 deaths | 1 |
| 1850s | 1,000 deaths | 1,000 deaths | 1,000 deaths | 1 |
| 1900s | 25 deaths | 25 deaths | 25 deaths | 1 |
| 1920s | 50 deaths | 50 deaths | 50 deaths | 1 |
| 1960s | 300 deaths | 300 deaths | 300 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 81 deaths | 81 deaths | 81 deaths | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from tsunamis in Venezuela?
- Deaths from tsunamis in Venezuela was 81 deaths in 1997, 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 1,000 deaths in 1853.
- What is the lowest deaths from tsunamis recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 deaths in 1530.
- How does Venezuela rank for deaths from tsunamis?
- Venezuela ranks 4th out of 20 countries with data for 1997.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.