Deaths from natural disasters in Niger
Niger: Deaths from natural disasters was 63 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Niger, 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 Niger is 63 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 25.4% on the previous year and up 287.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Niger peaked at 92.56 deaths in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2004.
Niger ranks 13th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 | 3.92 deaths | 0 deaths | 7.26 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.58 deaths | 5.09 deaths | 92.56 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.73 deaths | 63 deaths | 84.46 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Niger
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 22,995 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 259 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 259 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 229,629 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 221,206 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 240,294 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 231,501 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 251,401 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 242,059 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Niger?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Niger was 63 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 92.56 deaths in 2012.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2004.
- How does Niger rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Niger ranks 13th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 287.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.