Natural disasters by decadal size in United States
United States: Natural disasters by decadal size was 20 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
20
World rank
1st
of 157 countries
All-time high
47
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
13
1900–2020
Natural disasters by decadal size in United States, 1900–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural disasters by decadal size in United States is 20, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters by decadal size in United States peaked at 47 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places United States 1st 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.
Natural disasters by decadal size in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 1 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 2 | — |
| 1980 | 10 | +400.0% |
| 1990 | 38 | +280.0% |
| 2000 | 47 | +23.7% |
| 2010 | 15 | -68.1% |
| 2020 | 20 | +33.3% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 20 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 10.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 1990s | 38 | 38 | 38 | 1 |
| 2000s | 47 | 47 | 47 | 1 |
| 2010s | 15 | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020s | 20 | 20 | 20 | 1 |
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More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters by decadal size in United States?
- Natural disasters by decadal size in United States was 20 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 47 in 2000.
- What is the lowest natural disasters by decadal size recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does United States rank for natural disasters by decadal size?
- United States ranks 1st out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is natural disasters by decadal size rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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