Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Ecuador

Ecuador: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 0.56 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.56
Change on year
down 91.8%
World rank
66th
of 135 countries
All-time high
88.28
in 2020
All-time low
0.02
in 2010
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Ecuador, 2005–2023

0204060802005201420232005: 0.492006: 0.582007: 0.252008: 1.22009: 0.472010: 0.022011: 0.192012: 0.042013: 0.222014: 0.022015: 0.042016: 42017: 0.222018: 0.052019: 0.122020: 88.32021: 49.92022: 6.82023: 0.56

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Ecuador stood at 0.56.

The figure is down 91.8% on the previous year and up 154.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Ecuador peaked at 88.28 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 2010.

That places Ecuador 66th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.606 0.25 1.24 5
2010s 0.497 0.02 4.05 10
2020s 36.4 0.56 88.28 4

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 64 Kyrgyzstan 0.62 compare
  2. 65 Panama 0.58 compare
  3. 66 Cambodia 0.56 compare
  4. 68 El Salvador 0.54 compare
  5. 69 Togo 0.46 compare

See the full ranking of 135 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Ecuador?
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Ecuador was 0.56 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 88.28 in 2020.
What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 2010.
How does Ecuador rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
Ecuador ranks 66th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
Is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is up 154.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
135 places, 1,895 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed