Chile vs South Africa: People affected by disaster, Number

Chile
74,117
in 2024
South Africa
72,424
in 2024
Chile rank
66th
South Africa rank
68th

People affected by disaster, Number over time

  • Chile
  • South Africa
05.0M10.0M15.0M198020022024

How they compare

Chile currently reports 74,117 against 72,424 in South Africa, a difference of 1,693.

The two have swapped places 18 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Chile ahead.

Chile ranks 66th and South Africa ranks 68th of 183 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile South Africa Difference Ahead
1980s 153,373 353,750 200,377 South Africa
1990s 29,823 57,315 27,493 South Africa
2000s 87,771 1.90 million 1.82 million South Africa
2010s 30,213 424,914 394,701 South Africa
2020s 37,107 3.07 million 3.04 million South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher people affected by disaster, number, Chile or South Africa?
Chile, at 74,117 against 72,424 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in people affected by disaster, number between Chile and South Africa?
1,693, with Chile ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and South Africa?
31 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2024.
How do Chile and South Africa rank globally for people affected by disaster, number?
Chile ranks 66th and South Africa ranks 68th of 183 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
185 places, 4,260 data points, 1980–2025
Last refreshed

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