Natural disasters by decadal size in France
France: Natural disasters by decadal size was 20 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
20
World rank
1st
of 157 countries
All-time high
25
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
13
1900–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in France, 1900–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural disasters by decadal size in France is 20, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in France peaked at 25 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places France 1st out of 157 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural disasters by decadal size in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 1 | — |
| 1970 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4 | +300.0% |
| 1990 | 9 | +125.0% |
| 2000 | 25 | +177.8% |
| 2010 | 17 | -32.0% |
| 2020 | 20 | +17.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 20 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 10.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- France's 20 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 10.0× the median. (25 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 25 | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010s | 17 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020s | 20 | 20 | 20 | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in France?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in France was 20 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 25 in 2000.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does France rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- France ranks 1st out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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