Reported deaths due to natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by cause
About 1.7 thousand natural disasters in Africa have been reported between 1970 and 2019, causing over 730 thousand deaths. Droughts were by far the main cause of deaths due to natural disasters, being responsible for 95 percent of deaths. Around five percent of human losses were caused by floods and storms. Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change compared to other regions of the world. A large share of the population lives below the poverty line and its livelihood depends on activities extremely sensitive to climate changes and weather conditions.
