Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines

Philippines: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 0.16 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.16
Change on year
down 98.7%
World rank
83rd
of 135 countries
All-time high
51.42
in 2021
All-time low
0.08
in 2019
Years of data
19
2005–2023

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

02040602005201420232005: 0.222006: 3.72007: 0.312008: 1.12009: 1.52010: 0.262011: 2.12012: 2.72013: 7.72014: 0.352015: 0.252016: 0.112017: 0.222018: 0.42019: 0.082020: 12.22021: 51.42022: 12.72023: 0.16

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines stood at 0.16.

That represents a change of down 98.7% on the previous year and down 97.9% 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 83rd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.36 0.22 3.72 5
2010s 1.42 0.08 7.71 10
2020s 19.11 0.16 51.42 4

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 81 Ukraine 0.2 compare
  2. 82 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 0.17 compare
  3. 83 Chile 0.16 compare
  4. 83 Tunisia 0.16 compare
  5. 83 United Kingdom 0.16 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 Philippines?
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Philippines was 0.16 in 2023, 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 83rd out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
Is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.9%. 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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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
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