South Africa vs Zambia: Climate related disasters frequency, Number of People Affected
South Africa
12.00 million
in 2021
Zambia
9.80 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
3rd
Zambia rank
6th
Climate related disasters frequency, Number of People Affected over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.00 million against 9.80 million in Zambia, a difference of 2.20 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Zambia ahead.
South Africa ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 6th of 55 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 150,000 | 1.49 million | 1.34 million | Zambia |
| 2010s | 750,000 | 1.43 million | 680,000 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 12.00 million | 1.58 million | 10.42 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher climate related disasters frequency, number of people affected, South Africa or Zambia?
- South Africa, at 12.00 million against 9.80 million in Zambia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in climate related disasters frequency, number of people affected between South Africa and Zambia?
- 2.20 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for climate related disasters frequency, number of people affected?
- South Africa ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 6th of 55 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Climate related disasters frequency, Number of People Affected: Drought (Not Applicable). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on global climate and weather patterns, providing insights into temperature variations, land cover accounts, and shifts in mean sea levels.