Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Philippines

Philippines: Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters was 632 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
632
Change on year
up 238.0%
World rank
24th
of 123 countries
All-time high
58,160
in 2021
All-time low
85
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Philippines, 2005–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k2005201420242005: 1912006: 3.3k2007: 2792008: 1.0k2009: 1.4k2010: 2472011: 2.1k2012: 2.7k2013: 7.9k2014: 3622015: 2622016: 1162017: 2392018: 4332019: 852020: 13.6k2021: 58.2k2022: 14.5k2023: 1872024: 632

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Philippines is 632, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 238.0% on the previous year and up 74.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Philippines peaked at 58,160 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 85, in 2019.

Philippines ranks 24th 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 1,240 191 3,334 5
2010s 1,440 85 7,869 10
2020s 17,420 187 58,160 5

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 21 Malawi 676 compare
  2. 22 New Zealand 664 compare
  3. 23 Mexico 633 compare
  4. 25 Egypt 628 compare
  5. 26 Denmark 612 compare
  6. 27 Indonesia 605 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 Philippines?
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Philippines was 632 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 Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 58,160 in 2021.
What is the lowest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 85 in 2019.
How does Philippines rank for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters?
Philippines ranks 24th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 74.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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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