Natural disasters by decadal size in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Natural disasters by decadal size was 7 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
7
World rank
17th
of 157 countries
All-time high
11
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1920
Years of data
9
1920–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in United Kingdom, 1920–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural disasters by decadal size in United Kingdom is 7, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in United Kingdom peaked at 11 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1920.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 157 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
Natural disasters by decadal size in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 1 | — |
| 1990 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 10 | +400.0% |
| 2010 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 7 | -36.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 3.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 3.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 2010s | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in United Kingdom?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in United Kingdom was 7 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 11 in 2010.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1920.
- How does United Kingdom rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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