Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Global number of reported disasters by size per decade was 3 events in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
3 events
World rank
41st
of 156 countries
All-time high
6 events
in 2000
All-time low
0 events
in 1920
Years of data
10
1920–2020

Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Dominican Republic, 1920–2020

02461920197020201920: 0 events1930: 0 events1940: 0 events1960: 1 events1970: 0 events1980: 0 events1990: 2 events2000: 6 events2010: 3 events2020: 3 events

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 Dominican Republic is 3 events, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Dominican Republic peaked at 6 events in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 events, in 1920.

Dominican Republic ranks 41st of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1920s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1930s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1940s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1960s 1 events 1 events 1 events 1
1970s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1980s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1990s 2 events 2 events 2 events 1
2000s 6 events 6 events 6 events 1
2010s 3 events 3 events 3 events 1
2020s 3 events 3 events 3 events 1

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 41 Albania 3 events compare
  2. 41 Algeria 3 events compare
  3. 41 Bolivia 3 events compare
  4. 41 Cambodia 3 events compare
  5. 41 Honduras 3 events compare
  6. 41 Nepal 3 events compare
  7. 41 Panama 3 events compare
  8. 41 Sri Lanka 3 events compare
  9. 41 Venezuela 3 events compare

See the full ranking of 157 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Dominican Republic?
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Dominican Republic was 3 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 Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 6 events in 2000.
What is the lowest global number of reported disasters by size per decade recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0 events in 1920.
How does Dominican Republic rank for global number of reported disasters by size per decade?
Dominican Republic ranks 41st out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
Is global number of reported disasters by size per decade rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Dominican Republic 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

Indicator
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade
Unit
events
Source
EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
157 places, 1,277 data points, 1900–2020
Last refreshed

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.