Which Countries Have The Most Volcanoes?

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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 77 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 19 September 2025. There is also a full list of countries with Holocene volcanoes.

Country	HoloceneVolcanoes	Active since1800 CE	Active since1960 CE	Currently Erupting (19 September 2025)
1. United States	165	63	39	Kilauea, Great Sitkin
2. Japan	118	62	40	Kirishimayama, Aira, Suwanosejima
3. Russia	107	49	27	Krasheninnikov, Karymsky, Bezymianny, Sheveluch
4. Indonesia	101	71	55	Raung, Lewotolok, Lewotobi, Marapi, Merapi, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono
5. Chile	90	35	19
6. Ethiopia	50	9	5	Erta Ale
7. Papua New Guinea	39	20	13	Ulawun, Manam, Langila, Bagana
8. Ecuador	36	17	12	Sangay, Reventador
9. Mexico	35	9	5	Popocatepetl
10. Iceland	35	14	10
11. Argentina	32	6	3
12. Canada	24	1	0
13. New Zealand	23	9	8
14. Philippines	23	14	6	Kanlaon, Taal
15. Tonga	21	15	9	Tofua
16. Kenya	21	5	0
17. Guatemala	20	7	5	Fuego, Santa Maria
18. France	20	11	8
19. Antarctica	19	5	2	Erebus
20. El Salvador	17	5	3

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Global Volcanism Program, 2025. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.3.3; 26 Nov 2025). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3

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