Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Ghana
Ghana: Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters was 1.61 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Ghana, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Ghana stood at 1.61 million.
The figure is down 99.0% on the previous year and down 99.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Ghana peaked at 495.93 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2014.
That places Ghana 72nd out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,520 | — |
| 2012 | 2.13 million | +84613.5% |
| 2013 | 50,400 | -97.6% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 744,150 | — |
| 2019 | 495.93 million | +66544.4% |
| 2020 | 202.46 million | -59.2% |
| 2021 | 167.19 million | -17.4% |
| 2022 | 122.25 million | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 163.55 million | +33.8% |
| 2024 | 1.61 million | -99.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 83.14 million | 0 | 495.93 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 131.41 million | 1.61 million | 202.46 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Ghana?
- Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Ghana was 1.61 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 495.93 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2014.
- How does Ghana rank for direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters?
- Ghana ranks 72nd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters (current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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