Death rate from natural disasters in Philippines
Philippines: Death rate from natural disasters was 0.51 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Death rate from natural disasters in Philippines, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate from natural disasters in Philippines is 0.51 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 183.3% on the previous year and down 81.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from natural disasters in Philippines peaked at 14.2 deaths per 100,000 people in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.04 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2005.
That places Philippines 8th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.3 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.04 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.16 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.23 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.11 deaths per 100,000 people | 14.2 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.345 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.18 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.51 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
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More health data for Philippines
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,456 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from natural disasters in Philippines?
- Death rate from natural disasters in Philippines was 0.51 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from natural disasters recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 14.2 deaths per 100,000 people in 2013.
- What is the lowest death rate from natural disasters recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.04 deaths per 100,000 people in 2005.
- How does Philippines rank for death rate from natural disasters?
- Philippines ranks 8th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from natural disasters rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from natural disasters in both sexes, per 100,000 people.