Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Canada
Canada: Global number of reported disasters by size per decade was 5 events in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Canada, 1900–2020
Source: EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in events.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Canada is 5 events, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Canada peaked at 16 events in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 events, in 1900.
Canada ranks 23rd 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.
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Canada, year by year
| Year | events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 events | — |
| 1910 | 0 events | — |
| 1920 | 0 events | — |
| 1930 | 0 events | — |
| 1940 | 0 events | — |
| 1950 | 2 events | — |
| 1960 | 0 events | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 1 events | — |
| 1980 | 3 events | +200.0% |
| 1990 | 5 events | +66.7% |
| 2000 | 16 events | +220.0% |
| 2010 | 2 events | -87.5% |
| 2020 | 5 events | +150.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 5 events is above the median for high income countries, which is 2 events, 2.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1910s | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1920s | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1930s | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1940s | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1950s | 2 events | 2 events | 2 events | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1980s | 3 events | 3 events | 3 events | 1 |
| 1990s | 5 events | 5 events | 5 events | 1 |
| 2000s | 16 events | 16 events | 16 events | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 events | 2 events | 2 events | 1 |
| 2020s | 5 events | 5 events | 5 events | 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 global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Canada?
- Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Canada was 5 events in 2020, according to EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global number of reported disasters by size per decade recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 16 events in 2000.
- What is the lowest global number of reported disasters by size per decade recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 events in 1900.
- How does Canada rank for global number of reported disasters by size per decade?
- Canada ranks 23rd out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is global number of reported disasters by size per decade 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 EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Global number of reported disasters by size per decade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reported disasters that result in no more than 5 deaths, affect no more than 1,500 people, and cause economic damages not exceeding 13 million current US dollars. The economic threshold for previous years is adjusted for inflation accordingly.