Height: 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) Fatality Rate: ~33% (1 in 3 climbers has died historically) Known for its frequent avalanches and unstable weather conditions, Annapurna has one of the highest fatality rates among 8,000-meter peaks.
Height: 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) Fatality Rate: ~25% Nicknamed the "Savage Mountain," K2 is infamous for its steep climbs, unpredictable weather, and risk of avalanches. The descent is particularly deadly.
Height: 8,126 meters (26,660 feet) Fatality Rate: ~22% Known as the "Killer Mountain," Nanga Parbat has challenging routes, unstable ice walls, and harsh conditions.
Height: 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) Fatality Rate: ~3% (but high in absolute numbers due to large climbing attempts) While its death rate is relatively low, Everest claims many lives due to overcrowding, altitude sickness, and extreme weather.
Height: 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) Fatality Rate: ~20% The third-highest peak in the world, Kangchenjunga is deadly due to avalanches, unpredictable weather, and remote location.
Height: 8,167 meters (26,795 feet) Fatality Rate: ~16% Climbers face constant threats of avalanches, crevasses, and sudden weather changes.
Height: 8,163 meters (26,781 feet) Fatality Rate: ~14% Avalanches and altitude sickness are the primary causes of fatalities.
Height: 8,485 meters (27,838 feet) Fatality Rate: ~10% This remote peak poses technical climbing challenges and harsh weather conditions.
Height: 4,478 meters (14,692 feet) With over 500 deaths recorded, it remains one of the deadliest mountains due to rockfall, exposure, and overcrowding on its routes.