Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Guatemala
Guatemala: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 1.6 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Guatemala, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Guatemala stood at 1.6.
That represents a change of up 105.1% on the previous year and up 213.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Guatemala peaked at 28.56 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2006.
Guatemala ranks 49th of 135 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.718 | 0 | 2.12 | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.16 | 0.35 | 7.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.79 | 0.22 | 28.56 | 4 |
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- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 3.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0496 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.504 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Guatemala?
- Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Guatemala was 1.6 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 28.56 in 2020.
- What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
- How does Guatemala rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
- Guatemala ranks 49th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 213.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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