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Which countries have the most volcanoes?

This list shows the 20 countries with the most volcanoes that have erupted during the last 12,000 years, though Holocene volcanoes can be found in 78 different countries (plus Antarctica). Totals include various categories of overseas territories, not simply "mainland" locations. Volcanoes that are along a national boundary or are otherwise claimed by more than one country are included in the count for each. Although GVP tries to be consistent with data from official national agencies, there may be some minor differences due to varying criteria or other reasons. All data are current as of 2 May 2025. There is also a full list of countries with Holocene volcanoes.

Country Holocene
Volcanoes
Active since
1800 CE
Active since
1950 CE
Currently Erupting (2 May 2025)
1. United States 165 63 42 Atka Volcanic Complex, Kilauea, Ahyi, Great Sitkin
2. Japan 120 62 44 Aira, Suwanosejima
3. Russia 115 49 33 Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Bezymianny, Sheveluch
4. Indonesia 108 73 59 Lewotolok, Lewotobi, Marapi, Merapi, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono
5. Chile 91 35 19 Villarrica
6. Ethiopia 50 10 5 Erta Ale
7. Papua New Guinea 41 20 15 Ulawun, Manam, Langila, Bagana
8. Ecuador 36 18 12 Sangay, Reventador
9. Mexico 35 9 7 Popocatepetl
10. Iceland 35 14 10
11. Argentina 34 6 3
12. New Zealand 24 9 8 Whakaari/White Island
13. Canada 24 1 0
14. Philippines 23 14 7 Bulusan, Kanlaon
15. Tonga 21 15 10 Home Reef, Tofua
16. Kenya 21 5 0
17. Guatemala 20 7 5 Fuego, Santa Maria
18. Antarctica 19 5 2 Erebus
19. France 19 11 9
20. El Salvador 18 5 3

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Global Volcanism Program, 2024. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.2.8; 6 May 2025). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2024.5.2