Natural disasters by decadal size in Argentina
Argentina: Natural disasters by decadal size was 4 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
4
World rank
34th
of 157 countries
All-time high
8
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 1920
Years of data
10
1920–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in Argentina, 1920–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural disasters by decadal size in Argentina is 4, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in Argentina peaked at 8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1920.
That places Argentina 34th out of 157 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural disasters by decadal size in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 8 | +300.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | -62.5% |
| 2020 | 4 | +33.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2, 2.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 34 Ghana 4 compare
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- 34 Switzerland 4 compare
- 34 USSR 4 compare
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More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in Argentina?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in Argentina was 4 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1920.
- How does Argentina rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- Argentina ranks 34th out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Natural disasters by decadal size. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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