Natural disasters by decadal size in China
China: Natural disasters by decadal size was 7 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
7
World rank
17th
of 157 countries
All-time high
9
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
13
1900–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in China, 1900–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, natural disasters by decadal size in China stood at 7.
That represents a change of up 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in China peaked at 9 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places China 17th 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 1 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 2000 | 9 | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 4 | -55.6% |
| 2020 | 7 | +75.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 7 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2, 3.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- China's 7 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2, 3.5× the median. (26 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990s | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 2010s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
- 17 Mexico 7 compare
- 17 Philippines 7 compare
- 17 Portugal 7 compare
- 17 United Kingdom 7 compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in China?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in China was 7 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 2000.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does China rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- China ranks 17th out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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