Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Iran
Iran: Global number of reported disasters by size per decade was 6 events in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Iran, 1900–2020
Source: EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in events.
Analysis
Iran recorded 6 events for global number of reported disasters by size per decade in 2020.
That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Iran peaked at 12 events in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 events, in 1900.
That places Iran 18th 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.
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Iran, 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 | 0 events | — |
| 1970 | 2 events | — |
| 1980 | 4 events | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 6 events | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 12 events | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 9 events | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 6 events | -33.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 6 events is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2 events, 3.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Iran's 6 events is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2 events, 3.0× the median. (15 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 | 0 events | 0 events | 0 events | 1 |
| 1970s | 2 events | 2 events | 2 events | 1 |
| 1980s | 4 events | 4 events | 4 events | 1 |
| 1990s | 6 events | 6 events | 6 events | 1 |
| 2000s | 12 events | 12 events | 12 events | 1 |
| 2010s | 9 events | 9 events | 9 events | 1 |
| 2020s | 6 events | 6 events | 6 events | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Iran?
- Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Iran was 6 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 12 events in 2000.
- What is the lowest global number of reported disasters by size per decade recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 events in 1900.
- How does Iran rank for global number of reported disasters by size per decade?
- Iran ranks 18th out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is global number of reported disasters by size per decade rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.