Natural disasters by decadal size in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Natural disasters by decadal size was 2 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
2
World rank
52nd
of 157 countries
All-time high
4
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
13
1900–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in Bangladesh, 1900–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 2 for natural disasters by decadal size in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in Bangladesh peaked at 4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Bangladesh 52nd out of 157 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural disasters by decadal size in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 2 | — |
| 1980 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 4 | +300.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 2 | -33.3% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 2 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1, 2.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 2 is above the median for South Asia, which is 2, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 52 Afghanistan 2 compare
- 52 Austria 2 compare
- 52 Belgium 2 compare
- 52 Belize 2 compare
- 52 Cuba 2 compare
- 52 Cyprus 2 compare
- 52 Democratic Republic of Congo 2 compare
- 52 Guatemala 2 compare
- 52 Iraq 2 compare
- 52 Israel 2 compare
- 52 Laos 2 compare
- 52 Mongolia 2 compare
- 52 Morocco 2 compare
- 52 Namibia 2 compare
- 52 Netherlands 2 compare
- 52 Reunion 2 compare
- 52 Romania 2 compare
- 52 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2 compare
- 52 Syria 2 compare
- 52 Tunisia 2 compare
- 52 Uganda 2 compare
- 52 United States Virgin Islands 2 compare
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in Bangladesh?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in Bangladesh was 2 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Bangladesh rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- Bangladesh ranks 52nd out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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