Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Pakistan
Pakistan: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 4.51 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Pakistan, 2005–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Pakistan is 4.51, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 3,658.3% on the previous year and up 310.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Pakistan peaked at 41.8 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.06, in 2018.
That places Pakistan 36th out of 135 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 41.8 | — |
| 2006 | 5.88 | -85.9% |
| 2007 | 0.24 | -95.9% |
| 2008 | 0.09 | -62.5% |
| 2009 | 3.63 | +3933.3% |
| 2010 | 1.1 | -69.7% |
| 2011 | 0.29 | -73.6% |
| 2012 | 0.34 | +17.2% |
| 2013 | 0.35 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 0.42 | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 0.26 | -38.1% |
| 2016 | 0.21 | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 0.15 | -28.6% |
| 2018 | 0.06 | -60.0% |
| 2019 | 0.12 | +100.0% |
| 2020 | 4.51 | +3658.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.33 | 0.09 | 41.8 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.33 | 0.06 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.51 | 4.51 | 4.51 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Pakistan?
- Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Pakistan was 4.51 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 41.8 in 2005.
- What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.06 in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
- Pakistan ranks 36th out of 135 countries with data for 2020.
- Is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 310.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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