Deaths from natural disasters in Malawi
Malawi: Deaths from natural disasters was 14.04 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Malawi, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from natural disasters in Malawi is 14.04 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 1,212.2% on the previous year and up 216.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Malawi peaked at 306.71 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2000.
That places Malawi 45th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 11.77 deaths | 0 deaths | 65 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.35 deaths | 0 deaths | 306.71 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.55 deaths | 1.07 deaths | 14.04 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 42 Switzerland 16.25 deaths compare
- 43 Russia 14.09 deaths compare
- 44 Kyrgyzstan 14.05 deaths compare
- 46 Algeria 12.99 deaths compare
- 47 Mongolia 12.04 deaths compare
- 48 Mozambique 11.52 deaths compare
More health data for Malawi
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 856.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,399 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 193,780 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 198,476 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 200,046 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 204,753 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 207,829 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 212,512 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Malawi?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Malawi was 14.04 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 306.71 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Malawi ranks 45th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.