Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines
Philippines: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 0.55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines stood at 0.55.
That represents a change of up 243.8% on the previous year and up 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines peaked at 51.42 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.08, in 2019.
Philippines ranks 71st of 140 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.
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.22 | — |
| 2006 | 3.72 | +1590.9% |
| 2007 | 0.31 | -91.7% |
| 2008 | 1.09 | +251.6% |
| 2009 | 1.47 | +34.9% |
| 2010 | 0.26 | -82.3% |
| 2011 | 2.13 | +719.2% |
| 2012 | 2.68 | +25.8% |
| 2013 | 7.71 | +187.7% |
| 2014 | 0.35 | -95.5% |
| 2015 | 0.25 | -28.6% |
| 2016 | 0.11 | -56.0% |
| 2017 | 0.22 | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.4 | +81.8% |
| 2019 | 0.08 | -80.0% |
| 2020 | 12.18 | +15125.0% |
| 2021 | 51.42 | +322.2% |
| 2022 | 12.7 | -75.3% |
| 2023 | 0.16 | -98.7% |
| 2024 | 0.55 | +243.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 0.55 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.34, 1.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 0.55 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.565, 97% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +15125.0% | 0.08 | 12.18 |
| 2006 | +1590.9% | 0.22 | 3.72 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.36 | 0.22 | 3.72 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.42 | 0.08 | 7.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.4 | 0.16 | 51.42 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
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- 74 Mozambique 0.49 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5317 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7,006 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.037 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0397 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines?
- Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines was 0.55 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 51.42 in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.08 in 2019.
- How does Philippines rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
- Philippines ranks 71st out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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