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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 23 February 2023. There is also a full list of countries with Holocene volcanoes.

Country Holocene
Volcanoes
Active since
1800 CE
Active since
1950 CE
Currently Erupting (23 February 2023)
1. United States 162 63 42 Ahyi, Kilauea, Great Sitkin
2. Japan 122 62 44 Nishinoshima, Kaitoku Seamount, Aira, Suwanosejima
3. Indonesia 120 74 58 Marapi, Kerinci, Krakatau, Merapi, Lewotolok, Karangetang, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono
4. Russia 117 49 33 Ebeko, Bezymianny, Sheveluch
5. Chile 91 34 19 Lascar, Villarrica
6. Ethiopia 53 10 5 Erta Ale
7. Papua New Guinea 46 20 15 Kadovar, Langila, Manam, Bagana
8. Philippines 38 15 7
9. Mexico 37 9 7 Popocatepetl
10. Argentina 35 6 3
11. Iceland 35 14 9
12. Ecuador 35 17 11 Cotopaxi, Sangay, Reventador
13. Canada 24 1 0
14. New Zealand 24 9 8
15. Guatemala 23 7 5 Fuego, Santa Maria
16. Tonga 21 15 11 Tofua
17. Kenya 21 5 0
18. El Salvador 20 5 3
19. Antarctica 19 5 2 Erebus
20. France 18 10 8

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Global Volcanism Program, 2023. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.0.3; 1 Mar 2023). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2022.5.0