Countries ranked by the total number of recorded natural disaster events from 2000 to 2024. The United States records the highest absolute number of natural disasters, driven by its geographic diversity spanning hurricane-prone coasts, torn...
About: Countries Most Affected by Natural Disasters
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Countries ranked by the total number of recorded natural disaster events from 2000 to 2024. The United States records the highest absolute number of natural disasters, driven by its geographic diversity spanning hurricane-prone coasts, tornado alleys, earthquake zones, and wildfire regions. AI-assisted data.
Key Findings
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United States leads with 467 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 298 · median: 290.
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Gap in 2024: United States is 2.5× larger than Japan.
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
467
United States
Natural Disasters (2000–2024) · 2024
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Metrics
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Natural Disasters (2000–2024)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | United States | 467 | 467 | +0% |
| 🥈 | China | 441 | 441 | +0% |
| 🥉 | India | 321 | 321 | +0% |
| 4 | Philippines | 302 | 302 | +0% |
| 5 | Indonesia | 278 | 278 | +0% |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 197 | 197 | +0% |
| 7 | Mexico | 191 | 191 | +0% |
| 8 | Japan | 188 | 188 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
467
Maximum
188
Minimum
298
Average
290
Median
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