Number of tsunamis in Russia
Russia: Number of tsunamis was 1 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1
World rank
12th
of 38 countries
All-time high
6
in 1971
All-time low
1
in 1597
Years of data
54
1597–2024
Number of tsunamis in Russia, 1597–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of tsunamis in Russia is 1, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of tsunamis in Russia peaked at 6 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1597.
That places Russia 12th out of 38 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.
Number of tsunamis in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1597 | 1 | — |
| 1737 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1742 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1780 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1905 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1918 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1923 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1933 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1964 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1965 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1970 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 1973 | 3 | -50.0% |
| 1974 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1975 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 1980 | 1 | -80.0% |
| 1983 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1993 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1994 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 1996 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1997 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2020 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | +0.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Russia's 1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1, 1.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1590s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1730s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1740s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1780s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1820s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1840s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1890s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1900s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1910s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1930s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1940s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1950s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1960s | 1.43 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 1970s | 2.71 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 1980s | 1.33 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.83 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.25 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.33 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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- 12 Chile 1 compare
- 12 China 1 compare
- 12 Costa Rica 1 compare
- 12 El Salvador 1 compare
- 12 Greece 1 compare
- 12 Guadeloupe 1 compare
- 12 Haiti 1 compare
- 12 Iceland 1 compare
- 12 India 1 compare
- 12 Norway 1 compare
- 12 Papua New Guinea 1 compare
- 12 Peru 1 compare
- 12 Philippines 1 compare
- 12 Samoa 1 compare
- 12 Solomon Islands 1 compare
- 12 South Korea 1 compare
- 12 Spain 1 compare
- 12 Taiwan 1 compare
- 12 Turkey 1 compare
- 12 Ukraine 1 compare
- 12 Vanuatu 1 compare
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More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of tsunamis in Russia?
- Number of tsunamis in Russia was 1 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of tsunamis recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 1971.
- What is the lowest number of tsunamis recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1597.
- How does Russia rank for number of tsunamis?
- Russia ranks 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of tsunamis rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of tsunamis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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