Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Syria
Syria: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 0.24 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
0.24
Change on year
down 79.1%
World rank
86th
of 140 countries
All-time high
1.15
in 2008
All-time low
0.13
in 2005
Years of data
5
2005–2009
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Syria, 2005–2009
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2009, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Syria stood at 0.24.
The figure is down 79.1% on the previous year and up 84.6% over five years.
That places Syria 86th out of 140 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.13 | — |
| 2006 | 0.35 | +169.2% |
| 2007 | 0.75 | +114.3% |
| 2008 | 1.15 | +53.3% |
| 2009 | 0.24 | -79.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 0.24 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.75, 32% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Syria's 0.24 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.54, 44% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Syria
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Syria?
- Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Syria was 0.24 in 2009, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 in 2008.
- What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.13 in 2005.
- How does Syria rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
- Syria ranks 86th out of 140 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Syria 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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