China vs Germany: Deaths from natural disasters
China
450.31
in 2021
Germany
197.11
in 2021
China rank
7th
Germany rank
10th
Deaths from natural disasters over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 450.31 against 197.11 in Germany, a difference of 253.2.
That makes China's figure about 2.3 times Germany's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 7th and Germany ranks 10th of 194 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,161 | 9.18 | 10,152 | China |
| 2010s | 1,581 | 6.61 | 1,575 | China |
| 2020s | 444.81 | 98.56 | 346.25 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths from natural disasters, China or Germany?
- China, at 450.31 against 197.11 in Germany as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths from natural disasters between China and Germany?
- 253.2, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for deaths from natural disasters?
- China ranks 7th and Germany ranks 10th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deaths from natural disasters. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.