Trends since 1960s

Question 1

Does economic development effect the number of peope killed in natural disaters?

Answer 1

• Japan 2011 cost $240 billion with death toll of 15,893
• Hati 2010 cost $14 billion with death toll of 230,000

Question 2

Is there a difference in the average number of deaths per disaster between developing and developed countries?

Answer 2

• 1994 and 2013, the average number killed per disaster was three times higher in developing countries (322) compared to developed countries (105).

Question 3

How has the financial cost of tectonic events changed over time?

Answer 3

The financial cost of tectonic events has been rising. In the 1990s, the average cost was $20 billion per year, increasing to about $100 billion between 2000 and 2010.