Impact
| Region | Deaths | Damage (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| The Bahamas | 1 | 7008100000000000000$100 million |
| Cuba | 4 | 7008700000000000000$700 million |
| Haiti | 12 | 7005500000000000000$500 thousand |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7007935000000000000$93.5 million |
| Mexico | 8 | 7009750000000000000$7.5 billion |
| United States | 36 | 7010210070000000000$21 billion |
| Total | 63 | $29 billion |
Wilma was responsible for at least 63 total deaths and over $29 billion (2005 US$) in damages.
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