Natural disasters by decadal size in Netherlands
Netherlands: Natural disasters by decadal size was 2 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
2
World rank
52nd
of 157 countries
All-time high
4
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1910
Years of data
8
1910–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in Netherlands, 1910–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural disasters by decadal size in Netherlands is 2, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in Netherlands peaked at 4 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1910.
That places Netherlands 52nd out of 157 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Natural disasters by decadal size in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 4 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2020 | 2 | -33.3% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 2 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 2 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 52 Afghanistan 2 compare
- 52 Austria 2 compare
- 52 Bangladesh 2 compare
- 52 Belgium 2 compare
- 52 Belize 2 compare
- 52 Cuba 2 compare
- 52 Cyprus 2 compare
- 52 Democratic Republic of Congo 2 compare
- 52 Guatemala 2 compare
- 52 Iraq 2 compare
- 52 Israel 2 compare
- 52 Laos 2 compare
- 52 Mongolia 2 compare
- 52 Morocco 2 compare
- 52 Namibia 2 compare
- 52 Reunion 2 compare
- 52 Romania 2 compare
- 52 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2 compare
- 52 Syria 2 compare
- 52 Tunisia 2 compare
- 52 Uganda 2 compare
- 52 United States Virgin Islands 2 compare
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in Netherlands?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in Netherlands was 2 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1990.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1910.
- How does Netherlands rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- Netherlands ranks 52nd out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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