Summary
In 2025, natural disasters led to $220 billion in economic losses worldwide, based on estimates from Swiss Re, a company that insures other insurers. This amount is lower than the previous year's $327 billion losses, helped by a less severe hurricane season in the North Atlantic. Major events included wildfires in Los Angeles and Hurricane Melissa affecting the Caribbean.
Key Facts
- Natural disasters caused $220 billion in global economic losses in 2025.
- Swiss Re, a company that insures insurers, provided this estimate.
- Losses were down from $327 billion in the previous year.
- Wildfires in Los Angeles caused $40 billion in insured losses.
- Total insured losses for 2025 were $107 billion, a 24% decrease from the previous year.
- The North Atlantic had a milder hurricane season, with no hurricanes reaching the US coast.
- There were 13 named tropical storms, including three Category 5 hurricanes.
- Hurricane Melissa was the costliest storm of 2025, with $2.5 billion in insured losses.
- Severe storms continue to be a significant cause of economic losses worldwide.
