| Rank | Volcano | Year | Deaths |
| 1. |
Tambora, Indonesia |
1815 |
92,000 |
| 2. |
Krakatau, Indonesia |
1883 |
36,417 |
| 3. |
Mount Pelee, Martinique |
1902 |
29,025 |
| 4. |
Ruiz, Colombia |
1985 |
25,000 |
| 5. |
Unzen, Japan |
1792 |
14,300 |
| 6. |
Laki, Iceland |
1783 |
9,350 |
| 7. |
Kelut, Indonesia |
1919 |
5,110 |
| 8. |
Galunggung, Indonesia |
1882 |
4,011 |
| 9. |
Vesuvius, Italy |
1631 |
3,500 |
| 10. |
Vesuvius, Italy |
79 |
3,360 |
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