Pérdidas globales por catástrofes naturales alcanzaron 260.000 millones de dólares en 2025, según AON

Periodista Portafolio27.01.2026 19:11 Actualizado: 27.01.2026 19:17

Pérdidas globales por catástrofes naturales alcanzaron 260.000 millones de dólares en 2025, según AON

TL;DR

  • Global economic losses from natural disasters in 2025 were $260 billion.
  • This figure is the lowest since 2015 and below the 21st-century average.
  • 42,000 people died due to natural disasters in 2025, a 45% decrease from the 21st-century average.
  • Heatwaves and earthquakes were the primary causes of death.
  • The deadliest event was an earthquake in Myanmar on March 28th, with 5,456 fatalities.
  • Heatwaves caused over 25,000 deaths, making 2025 the third hottest year on record.
  • Insured economic losses reached $127 billion, the sixth consecutive year above $100 billion.
  • High insured losses were driven by frequent, severe events, particularly in the US.
  • California wildfires caused $58 billion in economic losses and $41 billion in insured losses, the costliest wildfires globally.
  • In Colombia, a landslide in Bello, Antioquia, on June 24th caused 27 deaths and evacuations, with undetermined economic loss.