Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Colombia

Colombia: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 1,182 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,182
Change on year
up 79.5%
World rank
15th
of 111 countries
All-time high
75,894
in 2014
All-time low
75.99
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Colombia, 2005–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k2005201420242005: 1.2k2006: 100.12007: 8.8k2008: 9.7k2009: 1322010: 11.2k2011: 11.4k2012: 12.2k2013: 2.6k2014: 75.9k2015: 38.5k2016: 50.1k2017: 30.3k2018: 14.4k2019: 762020: 808.72021: 646.12022: 147.52023: 658.32024: 1.2k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Colombia stood at 1,182.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 79.5% on the previous year and down 98.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Colombia peaked at 75,894 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 75.99, in 2019.

That places Colombia 15th out of 111 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,984 100.09 9,651 5
2010s 24,669 75.99 75,894 10
2020s 688.48 147.51 1,182 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

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  2. 13 Switzerland 1,442 compare
  3. 14 Sudan 1,274 compare
  4. 16 Guyana 890.55 compare
  5. 17 Haiti 856.55 compare
  6. 18 Russian Federation 721.31 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Colombia?
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Colombia was 1,182 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 75,894 in 2014.
What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 75.99 in 2019.
How does Colombia rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
Colombia ranks 15th out of 111 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
125 places, 1,687 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed