Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Belgium
Belgium: Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters was 326 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Belgium, 2005–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Belgium is 326, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 25.2% on the previous year and up 32,500.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Belgium peaked at 1,687 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2008.
Belgium ranks 41st of 123 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 189 | 0 | 940 | 5 |
| 2010s | 114.1 | 0 | 716 | 10 |
| 2020s | 622 | 39 | 1,687 | 4 |
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More climate change data for Belgium
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,360 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,763 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,597 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 235.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,004 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 993.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.3575 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Belgium?
- Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Belgium was 326 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1,687 in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2008.
- How does Belgium rank for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters?
- Belgium ranks 41st out of 123 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Belgium 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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