Deaths from natural disasters in Switzerland

Switzerland: Deaths from natural disasters was 16.25 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
16.25
World rank
42nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
28
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Deaths from natural disasters in Switzerland, 2000–2021

01020302000201020212000: 282001: 19.32002: 18.32003: 8.72004: 9.62005: 242006: 11.52007: 8.62008: 10.62009: 11.52010: 15.42011: 12.52012: 10.62013: 15.42014: 12.52015: 18.32016: 9.62017: 11.52018: 02019: 3.82020: 02021: 16.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 16.25 for deaths from natural disasters in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Switzerland peaked at 28 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.

Switzerland ranks 42nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.01 8.63 28 10
2010s 10.95 0 18.27 10
2020s 8.12 0 16.25 2

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See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from natural disasters in Switzerland?
Deaths from natural disasters in Switzerland was 16.25 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 28 in 2000.
What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
How does Switzerland rank for deaths from natural disasters?
Switzerland ranks 42nd out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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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Indicator
Deaths from natural disasters
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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