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.

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