Poor nations suffer most disaster deaths

Of the 1.35 million people killed by natural hazards over the past 20 years, more than half died in earthquakes, with the remainder due to weather-and climate-related hazards. The overwhelming majority of these deaths occurred in low-and middle-income countries.

The poorest nations paid the highest price in terms of the numbers killed per disaster. These are the findings of a research conducted by Centre for Research bon the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED).

CRED found that the risk of death in low and middle-income countries needs to be addressed through improved early-warning systems, better preparedness, weather forecasting and greater investment in resilient infrastructure.

Here is a chart based on the report