Data on natural disasters and their impact on populations and economies play an essential role in understanding the factors that increase human vulnerability and the importance of disaster preparedness, mitigation and prevention. Lire la suite
Over the last 30 years, 6,367 natural disasters killed more than 2 million people. A cumulative total of 5.1 billion individuals were affected, of which 182 million were left homeless.These same disasters caused US$1.4 trillion worth of damages. Data o
Over the last 30 years, 6,367 natural disasters killed more than 2 million people. A cumulative total of 5.1 billion individuals were affected, of which 182 million were left homeless.These same disasters caused US$1.4 trillion worth of damages. Data on natural disasters and their impact on populations and economies play an essential role in understanding the factors that increase human vulnerability and the importance of disaster preparedness, mitigation and prevention.
A look behind the numbers
Disaster data – handle with care
Disasters have evolved over time
Where do disasters occur?
How are people affected by disasters?
The inextricable link between poverty and disasters
Tallying the costs
Epidemics
Donors prefer certain types of disasters
Looking to the future
Annex 1: disaster maps
Annex 2: statistical tables