Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Malaysia

Malaysia: Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters was 85.96 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
85.96 million
Change on year
down 85.0%
World rank
32nd
of 107 countries
All-time high
572.45 million
in 2021
All-time low
2.11 million
in 2018
Years of data
18
2005–2024

Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Malaysia, 2005–2024

0200.0M400.0M600.0M2005201420242005: 46.6M2006: 29.0M2007: 29.1M2008: 24.7M2009: 68.6M2010: 26.0M2011: 34.6M2012: 64.0M2013: 36.3M2014: 65.9M2015: 49.1M2016: 63.0M2017: 42.3M2018: 2.1M2019: 3.9M2020: 3.0M2021: 572.5M2024: 86.0M

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Malaysia is 85.96 million, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 85.0% on the previous year and up 30.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Malaysia peaked at 572.45 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.11 million, in 2018.

That places Malaysia 32nd 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 Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters (current United States dollars) in Malaysia, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 46.63 million
2006 29.02 million -37.8%
2007 29.12 million +0.4%
2008 24.66 million -15.3%
2009 68.60 million +178.2%
2010 25.96 million -62.2%
2011 34.57 million +33.2%
2012 64.02 million +85.2%
2013 36.27 million -43.4%
2014 65.93 million +81.8%
2015 49.09 million -25.5%
2016 62.96 million +28.2%
2017 42.34 million -32.7%
2018 2.11 million -95.0%
2019 3.93 million +86.6%
2020 3.02 million -23.2%
2021 572.45 million +18865.1%
2024 85.96 million -85.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39.60 million 24.66 million 68.60 million 5
2010s 38.72 million 2.11 million 65.93 million 10
2020s 220.48 million 3.02 million 572.45 million 3

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 29 Gambia 135.95 million compare
  2. 30 Ukraine 115.38 million compare
  3. 31 Togo 108.71 million compare
  4. 33 Burkina Faso 71.02 million compare
  5. 34 Nepal 62.33 million compare
  6. 35 Benin 62.29 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Malaysia?
Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Malaysia was 85.96 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 Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 572.45 million in 2021.
What is the lowest direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.11 million in 2018.
How does Malaysia rank for direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters?
Malaysia ranks 32nd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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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Indicator
Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters (current United States dollars)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
121 places, 1,549 data points, 2005–2024
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