Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Brazil

Brazil: Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per was 22,399 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
22,399
World rank
6th
of 122 countries
All-time high
22,399
in 2024
All-time low
112.29
in 2016
Years of data
14
2005–2024

Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Brazil, 2005–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2005201420242005: 164.62006: 131.82007: 136.72008: 389.32009: 601.22010: 302.42011: 227.72012: 216.82013: 476.82014: 257.52015: 313.12016: 112.32017: 214.22024: 22.4k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Brazil is 22,399, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is up 8,597.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Brazil peaked at 22,399 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 112.29, in 2016.

Brazil ranks 6th of 122 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Brazil, year by year

Annual values for Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population (number) in Brazil, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 164.58
2006 131.84 -19.9%
2007 136.7 +3.7%
2008 389.32 +184.8%
2009 601.15 +54.4%
2010 302.44 -49.7%
2011 227.75 -24.7%
2012 216.83 -4.8%
2013 476.85 +119.9%
2014 257.54 -46.0%
2015 313.09 +21.6%
2016 112.29 -64.1%
2017 214.17 +90.7%
2024 22,399 +10358.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 284.72 131.84 601.15 5
2010s 265.12 112.29 476.85 8
2020s 22,399 22,399 22,399 1

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  6. 8 Barbados 15,708 compare
  7. 9 Niger 15,480 compare
  8. 9 Timor-Leste 5.01 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Brazil?
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Brazil was 22,399 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 22,399 in 2024.
What is the lowest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 112.29 in 2016.
How does Brazil rank for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per?
Brazil ranks 6th out of 122 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 8,597.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
136 places, 1,890 data points, 2005–2025
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