Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in France
France: Global number of reported disasters by size per decade was 18 events in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in France, 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 France is 18 events, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global number of reported disasters by size per decade in France peaked at 25 events in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 events, in 1900.
That places France 3rd 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.
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in France, year by year
| Year | events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 events | — |
| 1910 | 0 events | — |
| 1920 | 0 events | — |
| 1930 | 0 events | — |
| 1940 | 0 events | — |
| 1950 | 0 events | — |
| 1960 | 1 events | — |
| 1970 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4 events | +300.0% |
| 1990 | 9 events | +125.0% |
| 2000 | 25 events | +177.8% |
| 2010 | 17 events | -32.0% |
| 2020 | 18 events | +5.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 18 events is above the median for high income countries, which is 2 events, 9.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- France's 18 events is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2 events, 9.0× the median. (25 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 | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1980s | 4 events | 4 events | 4 events | 1 |
| 1990s | 9 events | 9 events | 9 events | 1 |
| 2000s | 25 events | 25 events | 25 events | 1 |
| 2010s | 17 events | 17 events | 17 events | 1 |
| 2020s | 18 events | 18 events | 18 events | 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 global number of reported disasters by size per decade in France?
- Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in France was 18 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 25 events in 2000.
- What is the lowest global number of reported disasters by size per decade recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 events in 1900.
- How does France rank for global number of reported disasters by size per decade?
- France ranks 3rd out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is global number of reported disasters by size per decade rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.