Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Malawi

Malawi: Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters was 676 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
676
Change on year
down 49.2%
World rank
21st
of 123 countries
All-time high
5,242
in 2009
All-time low
625
in 2012
Years of data
16
2005–2020

Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Malawi, 2005–2020

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2005201220202005: 2.1k2006: 1.8k2007: 2.1k2008: 3.9k2009: 5.2k2010: 1.5k2011: 1.2k2012: 6252013: 1.9k2014: 1.8k2015: 1.2k2016: 9722017: 9662018: 1.3k2019: 1.3k2020: 676

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Malawi is 676, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.2% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Malawi peaked at 5,242 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 625, in 2012.

Malawi ranks 21st of 123 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,014 1,845 5,242 5
2010s 1,285 625 1,931 10
2020s 676 676 676 1

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 18 China (People’s Republic of) 691 compare
  2. 19 Cyprus 687 compare
  3. 20 Kenya 679 compare
  4. 22 New Zealand 664 compare
  5. 23 Mexico 633 compare
  6. 24 Philippines 632 compare

See the full ranking of 137 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Malawi?
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Malawi was 676 in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 5,242 in 2009.
What is the lowest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 625 in 2012.
How does Malawi rank for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters?
Malawi ranks 21st out of 123 countries with data for 2020.
Is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi 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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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
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