Swiss Re: Global Natural Disaster Losses Hit USD 100 Billion in H1 2026, Down from 2025
Swiss Re estimated that global natural disaster economic losses amounted to USD 100 billion in the first half of 2026, down USD 52 billion from USD 152 billion in the same period of 2025. The reinsurer released the figures on August 11, highlighting a marked year-on-year decline in catastrophe-related costs.
Estimated economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide reached USD 100 billion in the first half of 2026, a sharp decline from USD 152 billion in the same period of 2025, according to data released on August 11 by Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurers. The figures underscore a significant reduction in disaster-related costs compared with the previous year.