Worst epidemics
This table shows the World's worst epidemics.
| Epidemic | Location | Date | People killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Death | Europe / Asia | 1347-51 | 75,000,000 |
| AIDS | Worldwide | 1981-Present | 25,000,000 |
| Influenza | Worldwide | 1918-20 | 21,640,000 |
| Bubonic Plague | India | 1896-1948 | 12,000,000 |
| Typhus | Eastern Europe | 1914-15 | 3,000,000 |
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