Global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate in United States
United States: Global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate was 0 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate in United States, 1953–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate in United States stood at 0 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate in United States peaked at 400 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1953.
United States ranks 3rd of 72 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -75 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 200 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | -25 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 1995 | -83.33 % change on previous year | +233.3% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 400 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 83.33 % change on previous year | +316.7% |
| 2002 | -45.45 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2003 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2004 | 75 % change on previous year | -325.0% |
| 2005 | -71.43 % change on previous year | -195.2% |
| 2006 | 50 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 2007 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -166.7% |
| 2008 | -50 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2009 | 300 % change on previous year | -700.0% |
| 2010 | -75 % change on previous year | -125.0% |
| 2011 | 100 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 2012 | -50 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2013 | 200 % change on previous year | -500.0% |
| 2014 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 50 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2023 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -166.7% |
| 2024 | 150 % change on previous year | -550.0% |
| 2025 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 5 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | 21.3 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 400 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 29.48 % change on previous year | -71.43 % change on previous year | 300 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.46 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 13.33 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 150 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 1 Japan 100 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Brazil 33.33 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Bangladesh 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Canada 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Chile 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Colombia 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Algeria 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Hong Kong 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Iran 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Italy 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 New Zealand 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Philippines 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 El Salvador 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Thailand 0 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Taiwan 0 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate in United States?
- Global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate in United States was 0 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 400 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1953.
- How does United States rank for global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 72 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Global number of reported disasters by size, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Global number of reported disasters by size. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Global number of reported disasters by size EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Global number of reported disasters by size. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.