Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Namibia

Namibia: Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per was 14.72 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
14.72
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
12th
of 123 countries
All-time high
154.31
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 2013
Years of data
14
2008–2024

Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Namibia, 2008–2024

0501001502008201620242008: 4.92009: 5.12011: 5.12013: 02015: 02016: 02017: 1.62018: 1.62019: 2.22020: 02021: 154.32022: 18.82023: 15.42024: 14.7

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Namibia is 14.72, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 561.2% over five years.

Over the whole period, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Namibia peaked at 154.31 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.

That places Namibia 12th out of 123 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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 Namibia, year by year

Annual values for Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population (number) in Namibia, 2008 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2008 4.89
2009 5.05 +3.5%
2011 5.13 +1.4%
2013 0 -100.0%
2015 0
2016 0
2017 1.56
2018 1.55 -0.2%
2019 2.23 +43.4%
2020 0 -100.0%
2021 154.31
2022 18.79 -87.8%
2023 15.42 -17.9%
2024 14.72 -4.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.97 4.89 5.05 2
2010s 1.49 0 5.13 7
2020s 40.65 0 154.31 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Namibia?
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per in Namibia was 14.72 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 Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 154.31 in 2021.
What is the lowest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
How does Namibia rank for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per?
Namibia ranks 12th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Namibia 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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Indicator
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population (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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