The statistic shows the 10 most severe earthquakes by economic damage worldwide from 1980 to 2018. In 2011, the earthquake on March 11 in Japan caused economic damage of about 210 billion U.S. dollars.
Most severe earthquakes by economic damage worldwide from 1980 to 2018 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Single Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$59 $39 / Month *
in the first 12 months
Corporate Account
Full access
Corporate solution including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Number of fatalities due to earthquakes in China 2009-2019
- Number of male participants trained in REDAS Philippines 2019, by location
- Number of female participants trained in REDAS Philippines 2019, by location
- Number participants earthquake and tsunami drills Philippines 2019, by venue
- Most costly earthquakes to the U.S. insurance industry 2019
- Number of earthquakes China 2009-2019
- Economic loss caused by earthquakes in China 2009-2019
- Japanese earthquake recovery: public opinion on government's handling
- Earthquake liquefaction hazard prone in areas in GMMA Philippines 2018
- Earthquake - fatality figures worldwide
- Earthquake hazards in Region 10 Philippines 2018, by type
- Earthquake hazards in Cavite Philippines 2018, by type
- Earthquake hazards in Region 9 Philippines 2018, by type
- Earthquake hazards in Region 4-B Philippines 2018, by type
- Earthquake hazards in Bulacan Philippines 2018, by type
- Italy: duration of stay of tourists in quake-stricken areas in 2017, by macro-region
- Concern about global environmental risks in Italy 2017
- Ecuador: number of animal species under threat 2019, by category
- Italy: number of species of vertebrates 2003, by class
- Monthly minimum temperature at Makkah weather station in Saudi Arabia 2019
Munich Re. (March 8, 2019). Most severe earthquakes by economic damage worldwide from 1980 to 2018 (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 27, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/273943/biggest-earthquakes-worldwide-by-economic-damage/
Munich Re. "Most severe earthquakes by economic damage worldwide from 1980 to 2018 (in billion U.S. dollars)." Chart. March 8, 2019. Statista. Accessed February 27, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/273943/biggest-earthquakes-worldwide-by-economic-damage/
Munich Re. (2019). Most severe earthquakes by economic damage worldwide from 1980 to 2018 (in billion U.S. dollars). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 27, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/273943/biggest-earthquakes-worldwide-by-economic-damage/
Munich Re. "Most Severe Earthquakes by Economic Damage Worldwide from 1980 to 2018 (in Billion U.S. Dollars)." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Mar 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/273943/biggest-earthquakes-worldwide-by-economic-damage/
Munich Re, Most severe earthquakes by economic damage worldwide from 1980 to 2018 (in billion U.S. dollars) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/273943/biggest-earthquakes-worldwide-by-economic-damage/ (last visited February 27, 2021)