In 2023, there were 15 large wildfire disasters recorded worldwide. This was a slight decrease from the wildfire disasters observed in 2021 when it reached 19 disasters, the highest figure within the past decade. Nonetheless, 2000 still held the record in the period in consideration, with 30 large wildfire disasters recorded. Other types of climate-related disasters include droughts, extreme temperatures, landslides, storms, and floods. In 2023, there were 170 flood disasters worldwide.
Number of large wildfire disasters worldwide from 1980 to 2023
According to the source, figures refers to killed at least 10 people, affected at least 100 people, led to a state of emergency declaration and/or required a call for international aid.
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IMF. (November 18, 2024). Number of large wildfire disasters worldwide from 1980 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1342206/number-of-large-wildfire-disasters-worldwide/
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