Deaths from natural disasters in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Deaths from natural disasters was 3.21 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from natural disasters in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 3.21 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 90.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in Zimbabwe peaked at 690.63 deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2002.
Zimbabwe ranks 69th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 12.29 deaths | 0 deaths | 71.49 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.24 deaths | 0 deaths | 690.63 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6 deaths | 0 deaths | 3.21 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 66 El Salvador 4.51 deaths compare
- 67 Poland 4.02 deaths compare
- 68 Nigeria 3.75 deaths compare
- 70 Madagascar 3.19 deaths compare
- 71 Costa Rica 3.17 deaths compare
- 71 Egypt 3.17 deaths compare
More health data for Zimbabwe
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 874.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,457 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 138,900 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 148,863 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 148,532 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 156,495 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 157,244 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 163,038 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from natural disasters in Zimbabwe?
- Deaths from natural disasters in Zimbabwe was 3.21 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 690.63 deaths in 2019.
- What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2002.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for deaths from natural disasters?
- Zimbabwe ranks 69th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.