Deaths from natural disasters in United States of America
United States of America: Deaths from natural disasters was 563.35 in 2021. β Volatile
Latest (2021)
563.35
Change on year
up 221.0%
World rank
4th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,852
in 2005
All-time low
126.7
in 2009
Years of data
22
2000β2021
Deaths from natural disasters in United States of America, 2000β2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from natural disasters in United States of America stood at 563.35.
The figure is up 221.0% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in United States of America peaked at 1,852 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 126.7, in 2009.
United States of America ranks 4th of 192 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 | 361.15 | 126.7 | 1,852 | 10 |
| 2010s | 294.46 | 179.14 | 841.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 369.43 | 175.5 | 563.35 | 2 |
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- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 2.24 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in United States of America?
- Deaths from natural disasters in United States of America was 563.35 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from natural disasters recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 1,852 in 2005.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 126.7 in 2009.
- How does United States of America rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- United States of America ranks 4th out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from natural disasters rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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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