China vs Republic of Korea: Climate related disasters frequency, Number of People Affected

China
536
in 2024
Republic of Korea
2,026
in 2011
China rank
14th
Republic of Korea rank
12th

Climate related disasters frequency, Number of People Affected over time

  • China
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 2,026 against 536 in China, a difference of 1,490.

That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 3.8 times China's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 5 shared years of data; in 1984 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

China ranks 14th and Republic of Korea ranks 12th of 34 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Republic of Korea in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
1980s 26,020 2,000 24,020 China
1990s 315.5 844 528.5 Republic of Korea
2010s 2 2,026 2,024 Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher climate related disasters frequency, number of people affected, China or Republic of Korea?
Republic of Korea, at 2,026 against 536 in China as of 2011.
What is the difference in climate related disasters frequency, number of people affected between China and Republic of Korea?
1,490, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Republic of Korea?
5 years are reported by both, from 1984 to 2011.
How do China and Republic of Korea rank globally for climate related disasters frequency, number of people affected?
China ranks 14th and Republic of Korea ranks 12th of 34 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Climate related disasters frequency, Number of People Affected: Landslide (Not Applicable). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Climate related disasters frequency, Number of People Affected: Landslide (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
34 places, 422 data points, 1980–2025
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