Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Jamaica
Jamaica: Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per was 0.2113 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Jamaica, 2005–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Jamaica stood at 0.2113.
That represents a change of up 485.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Jamaica peaked at 1.9 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2023.
Jamaica ranks 81st 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.
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.2233 | — |
| 2006 | 0.037 | -83.4% |
| 2007 | 0.1842 | +397.6% |
| 2008 | 0.477 | +158.9% |
| 2009 | 1.9 | +298.3% |
| 2010 | 1.49 | -21.5% |
| 2011 | 0.7607 | -49.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0361 | -95.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0712 | +97.3% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0.2113 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5643 | 0.037 | 1.9 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.5899 | 0.0361 | 1.49 | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.1057 | 0 | 0.2113 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More climate change data for Jamaica
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 927.88 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 280.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 647.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 23.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 37.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 35.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0754 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Jamaica?
- Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Jamaica was 0.2113 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 1.9 in 2009.
- What is the lowest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2023.
- How does Jamaica rank for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per?
- Jamaica ranks 81st out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 485.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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 per 100,000 population (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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