Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Uganda

Uganda: Global number of reported disasters by size per decade was 2 events in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
2 events
World rank
51st
of 156 countries
All-time high
5 events
in 2000
All-time low
0 events
in 1960
Years of data
7
1960–2020

Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Uganda, 1960–2020

0123451960199020201960: 0 events1970: 0 events1980: 0 events1990: 0 events2000: 5 events2010: 1 events2020: 2 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 Uganda is 2 events, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Uganda peaked at 5 events in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 events, in 1960.

That places Uganda 51st out of 156 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1970s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1980s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
1990s 0 events 0 events 0 events 1
2000s 5 events 5 events 5 events 1
2010s 1 events 1 events 1 events 1
2020s 2 events 2 events 2 events 1

Countries ranked near Uganda

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  5. 51 Belize 2 events compare
  6. 51 Cuba 2 events compare
  7. 51 Cyprus 2 events compare
  8. 51 Democratic Republic of Congo 2 events compare
  9. 51 Guatemala 2 events compare
  10. 51 Iraq 2 events compare
  11. 51 Israel 2 events compare
  12. 51 Laos 2 events compare
  13. 51 Mongolia 2 events compare
  14. 51 Namibia 2 events compare
  15. 51 Netherlands 2 events compare
  16. 51 Reunion 2 events compare
  17. 51 Romania 2 events compare
  18. 51 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2 events compare
  19. 51 Syria 2 events compare
  20. 51 Tunisia 2 events compare
  21. 51 United States Virgin Islands 2 events compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Uganda?
Global number of reported disasters by size per decade in Uganda was 2 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 Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 5 events in 2000.
What is the lowest global number of reported disasters by size per decade recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 0 events in 1960.
How does Uganda rank for global number of reported disasters by size per decade?
Uganda ranks 51st out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
Is global number of reported disasters by size per decade rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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.