Deaths from natural disasters in Sudan
Sudan: Deaths from natural disasters was 57.35 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
57.35
Change on year
down 65.9%
World rank
15th
of 194 countries
All-time high
176.09
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths from natural disasters in Sudan, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 57.35 for deaths from natural disasters in 2021.
The figure is down 65.9% on the previous year and up 194.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Sudan peaked at 176.09 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
Sudan ranks 15th 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.
Deaths from natural disasters in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 2.82 | — |
| 2002 | 31.04 | +1000.7% |
| 2003 | 18.8 | -39.4% |
| 2004 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 4.72 | — |
| 2006 | 25.59 | +442.2% |
| 2007 | 143.02 | +458.9% |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 19.31 | — |
| 2010 | 34.94 | +80.9% |
| 2011 | 19.5 | -44.2% |
| 2012 | 34.33 | +76.1% |
| 2013 | 75.21 | +119.1% |
| 2014 | 39.06 | -48.1% |
| 2015 | 20.31 | -48.0% |
| 2016 | 176.09 | +767.0% |
| 2017 | 26.08 | -85.2% |
| 2018 | 48.51 | +86.0% |
| 2019 | 83.27 | +71.7% |
| 2020 | 168.13 | +101.9% |
| 2021 | 57.35 | -65.9% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 57.35 is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.2, 11.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.53 | 0 | 143.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.73 | 19.5 | 176.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 112.74 | 57.35 | 168.13 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0737 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.076 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Sudan?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Sudan was 57.35 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 176.09 in 2016.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Sudan rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Sudan ranks 15th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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