Number of significant volcanic eruptions in Indonesia
Indonesia: Number of significant volcanic eruptions was 4 events in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of significant volcanic eruptions in Indonesia, 1311–2024
Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in events.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of significant volcanic eruptions in Indonesia is 4 events, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 300.0% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of significant volcanic eruptions in Indonesia peaked at 5 events in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1 events, in 1311.
That places Indonesia 1st out of 25 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1310s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1330s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1370s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1380s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1550s | 2 events | 2 events | 2 events | 1 |
| 1560s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1580s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 2 |
| 1590s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 2 |
| 1600s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1630s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1640s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1670s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 2 |
| 1690s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 2 |
| 1710s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 2 |
| 1730s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1760s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1770s | 1.5 events | 1 events | 2 events | 4 |
| 1780s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1800s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1810s | 1.33 events | 1 events | 2 events | 3 |
| 1820s | 1.67 events | 1 events | 2 events | 3 |
| 1830s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 4 |
| 1840s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 6 |
| 1850s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1860s | 1.25 events | 1 events | 2 events | 4 |
| 1870s | 2 events | 1 events | 3 events | 4 |
| 1880s | 1.25 events | 1 events | 2 events | 4 |
| 1890s | 1.33 events | 1 events | 2 events | 3 |
| 1900s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 5 |
| 1910s | 1.5 events | 1 events | 2 events | 4 |
| 1920s | 1.5 events | 1 events | 3 events | 4 |
| 1930s | 1.33 events | 1 events | 2 events | 3 |
| 1940s | 1.2 events | 1 events | 2 events | 5 |
| 1950s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 5 |
| 1960s | 2 events | 1 events | 4 events | 7 |
| 1970s | 2.33 events | 1 events | 3 events | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.57 events | 1 events | 4 events | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.25 events | 1 events | 5 events | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.5 events | 1 events | 2 events | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.11 events | 1 events | 4 events | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.6 events | 1 events | 4 events | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 2 United States 3 events compare
- 3 Italy 2 events compare
- 3 Japan 2 events compare
- 3 Philippines 2 events compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of significant volcanic eruptions in Indonesia?
- Number of significant volcanic eruptions in Indonesia was 4 events in 2024, according to National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of significant volcanic eruptions recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 5 events in 1992.
- What is the lowest number of significant volcanic eruptions recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 events in 1311.
- How does Indonesia rank for number of significant volcanic eruptions?
- Indonesia ranks 1st out of 25 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of significant volcanic eruptions rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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 Number of significant volcanic eruptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A significant eruption is classified as one that meets at least one of the following criteria: caused fatalities, caused moderate damage (approximately $1 million or more), with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 6 or larger, caused a tsunami, or was associated with a major earthquake.