Deaths from natural disasters in Morocco
Morocco: Deaths from natural disasters was 23.22 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Morocco, 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 Morocco is 23.22 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,141.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Morocco peaked at 555.39 deaths in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2011.
That places Morocco 33rd 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.
Deaths from natural disasters in Morocco, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.34 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 13.31 deaths | +149.3% |
| 2002 | 70.87 deaths | +432.5% |
| 2003 | 30.96 deaths | -56.3% |
| 2004 | 555.39 deaths | +1693.9% |
| 2005 | 2.66 deaths | -99.5% |
| 2006 | 15.1 deaths | +467.7% |
| 2007 | 1.78 deaths | -88.2% |
| 2008 | 34.91 deaths | +1861.2% |
| 2009 | 26.98 deaths | -22.7% |
| 2010 | 37.97 deaths | +40.7% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2014 | 55.43 deaths | — |
| 2015 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 1.87 deaths | — |
| 2017 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2019 | 36.99 deaths | — |
| 2020 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 23.22 deaths | — |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 23.22 deaths is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.19 deaths, 7.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 23.22 deaths is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.825 deaths, 28.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Deaths from natural disasters in Morocco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1861.2% | 1.78 deaths | 34.91 deaths |
| 2004 | +1693.9% | 30.96 deaths | 555.39 deaths |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.73 deaths | 1.78 deaths | 555.39 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.23 deaths | 0 deaths | 55.43 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.61 deaths | 0 deaths | 23.22 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More health data for Morocco
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.91 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6655 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,240 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 925 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2018)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % 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 0.0396 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Morocco?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Morocco was 23.22 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 555.39 deaths in 2004.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2011.
- How does Morocco rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Morocco ranks 33rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Morocco 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.