Deaths from natural disasters in Philippines
Philippines: Deaths from natural disasters was 577.08 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Philippines, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 577.08 deaths for deaths from natural disasters in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 183.8% on the previous year and down 77.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Philippines peaked at 14,155 deaths in 2013 and was at its lowest, 38.71 deaths, in 2005.
Philippines ranks 3rd 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 | 1,131 deaths | 38.71 deaths | 3,661 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,221 deaths | 118.4 deaths | 14,155 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 390.22 deaths | 203.35 deaths | 577.08 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 1 Haiti 2,324 deaths compare
- 2 India 2,120 deaths compare
- 4 United States 563.35 deaths compare
- 5 Afghanistan 522.38 deaths compare
- 6 Indonesia 507.64 deaths compare
More health data for Philippines
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,456 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 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 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.06 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Philippines?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Philippines was 577.08 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 14,155 deaths in 2013.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.71 deaths in 2005.
- How does Philippines rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Philippines ranks 3rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.