Deaths from natural disasters in Nepal
Nepal: Deaths from natural disasters was 239.35 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Nepal, 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 Nepal stood at 239.35 deaths.
The figure is down 43.4% on the previous year and up 76.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Nepal peaked at 8,559 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14.13 deaths, in 2018.
That places Nepal 9th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 188.16 deaths | 69.43 deaths | 479.87 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,010 deaths | 14.13 deaths | 8,559 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 331.21 deaths | 239.35 deaths | 423.08 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Nepal
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,326 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 955 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 257,727 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 292,665 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 264,161 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 294,479 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 270,418 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 295,028 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Nepal?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Nepal was 239.35 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 8,559 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.13 deaths in 2018.
- How does Nepal rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Nepal ranks 9th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.