Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Australia

Australia: Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters was 32 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
32
Change on year
down 99.0%
World rank
75th
of 123 countries
All-time high
7,389
in 2022
All-time low
1
in 2018
Years of data
11
2011–2024

Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Australia, 2011–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2011201720242011: 382015: 102016: 172017: 82018: 12019: 332020: 922021: 7872022: 7.4k2023: 3.1k2024: 32

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

Australia recorded 32 for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 99.0% on the previous year and up 220.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Australia peaked at 7,389 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2018.

That places Australia 75th out of 123 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 17.83 1 38 6
2020s 2,274 32 7,389 5

Countries ranked near Australia

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  2. 73 El Salvador 34 compare
  3. 74 Gambia 33 compare
  4. 76 Yemen 29 compare
  5. 77 Bhutan 28 compare
  6. 77 Djibouti 28

See the full ranking of 137 places β†’

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All data for Australia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Australia?
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Australia was 32 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 7,389 in 2022.
What is the lowest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2018.
How does Australia rank for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters?
Australia ranks 75th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 220.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
137 places, 2,038 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed