Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Nepal
Nepal: Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters was 62.33 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Nepal, 2005–2021
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 Nepal is 62.33 million, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and up 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Nepal peaked at 20.20 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4.05 million, in 2018.
That places Nepal 34th out of 107 countries with data for 2021, 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.82 million | — |
| 2006 | 94.89 million | +157.7% |
| 2007 | 229.85 million | +142.2% |
| 2008 | 394.23 million | +71.5% |
| 2009 | 141.39 million | -64.1% |
| 2010 | 290.97 million | +105.8% |
| 2011 | 38.44 million | -86.8% |
| 2012 | 105.37 million | +174.1% |
| 2013 | 60.16 million | -42.9% |
| 2014 | 384.08 million | +538.5% |
| 2015 | 20.20 billion | +5159.9% |
| 2016 | 88.55 million | -99.6% |
| 2017 | 2.02 billion | +2183.7% |
| 2018 | 4.05 million | -99.8% |
| 2019 | 28.25 million | +597.1% |
| 2020 | 67.14 million | +137.7% |
| 2021 | 62.33 million | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 179.44 million | 36.82 million | 394.23 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.32 billion | 4.05 million | 20.20 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.73 million | 62.33 million | 67.14 million | 2 |
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More climate change data for Nepal
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,478 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,890 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,588 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 699.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,263 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,590 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 163.92 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Nepal?
- Direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters in Nepal was 62.33 million in 2021, 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 20.20 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.05 million in 2018.
- How does Nepal rank for direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters?
- Nepal ranks 34th out of 107 countries with data for 2021.
- Is direct economic loss in the housing sector attributed to disasters rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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