Deaths from natural disasters in Fiji
Fiji: Deaths from natural disasters was 5.95 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Fiji, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from natural disasters in Fiji stood at 5.95 deaths.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.9% on the previous year and down 87.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Fiji peaked at 47.4 deaths in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2005.
That places Fiji 60th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 | 8.58 deaths | 0 deaths | 18.31 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.51 deaths | 0 deaths | 47.4 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.94 deaths | 5.95 deaths | 7.92 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Fiji
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,339 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 77 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 7,091 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 7,177 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 7,135 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 7,244 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 7,282 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 7,409 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Fiji?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Fiji was 5.95 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 47.4 deaths in 2016.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2005.
- How does Fiji rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Fiji ranks 60th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Fiji data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from natural disasters in both sexes.