In 2022, there were no large wildfire disasters recorded in Australia. By comparison, one of such large wildfire disasters was recorded in the previous year, and two in 2019. During the period in consideration, 2006 and 2015 saw the most large wildfire disasters, with three recorded in each year. In 2022, there were 15 large wildfire disasters worldwide. Other types of climate-related disasters include droughts, extreme temperatures, landslides, storms, and floods.
Number of large wildfire disasters in Australia from 1980 to 2022
According to the source, figures refer to wildfires that 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. (April 3, 2023). Number of large wildfire disasters in Australia from 1980 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1342291/number-of-large-wildfire-disasters-australia/
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