Deaths from natural disasters in Oman
Oman: Deaths from natural disasters was 19.89 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Oman, 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 Oman is 19.89 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 545.8% on the previous year and up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Oman peaked at 77.43 deaths in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2000.
That places Oman 38th 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 | 11.55 deaths | 0 deaths | 77.43 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.97 deaths | 0 deaths | 16.26 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.48 deaths | 3.08 deaths | 19.89 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Oman
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 429.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 221 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 2 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 2 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 73,429 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 33,765 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 74,132 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 32,437 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 77,356 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 33,265 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Oman?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Oman was 19.89 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 77.43 deaths in 2007.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2000.
- How does Oman rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Oman ranks 38th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.