Natural disasters by decadal size in Canada
Canada: Natural disasters by decadal size was 5 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
5
World rank
25th
of 157 countries
All-time high
17
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
13
1900–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in Canada, 1900–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural disasters by decadal size in Canada is 5, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in Canada peaked at 17 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Canada ranks 25th of 157 countries on this measure, 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 2 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1990 | 6 | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 17 | +183.3% |
| 2010 | 2 | -88.2% |
| 2020 | 5 | +150.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 2.5× the median. (45 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000s | 17 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in Canada?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in Canada was 5 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 17 in 2000.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Canada rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- Canada ranks 25th out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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