Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per was 515.68 per 100,000 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Costa Rica, 2005–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 100,000 people.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 515.68 per 100,000 people for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2,315.4% on the previous year and up 87,697.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Costa Rica peaked at 22,738 per 100,000 people in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0807 per 100,000 people, in 2018.
Costa Rica ranks 44th of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 518.24 per 100,000 people | — |
| 2006 | 5.17 per 100,000 people | -99.0% |
| 2007 | 109.25 per 100,000 people | +2011.4% |
| 2008 | 22,738 per 100,000 people | +20714.1% |
| 2009 | 7.37 per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 130.97 per 100,000 people | +1678.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1302 per 100,000 people | -99.9% |
| 2012 | 230.9 per 100,000 people | +177300.4% |
| 2013 | 0.3393 per 100,000 people | -99.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5874 per 100,000 people | +73.1% |
| 2015 | 30.87 per 100,000 people | +5155.3% |
| 2016 | 209.27 per 100,000 people | +578.0% |
| 2017 | 549.64 per 100,000 people | +162.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0807 per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 252.36 per 100,000 people | +312692.3% |
| 2020 | 3,380 per 100,000 people | +1239.3% |
| 2021 | 8,211 per 100,000 people | +142.9% |
| 2022 | 75.17 per 100,000 people | -99.1% |
| 2023 | 21.35 per 100,000 people | -71.6% |
| 2024 | 515.68 per 100,000 people | +2315.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,676 per 100,000 people | 5.17 per 100,000 people | 22,738 per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2010s | 140.51 per 100,000 people | 0.0807 per 100,000 people | 549.64 per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,441 per 100,000 people | 21.35 per 100,000 people | 8,211 per 100,000 people | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Costa Rica?
- Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Costa Rica was 515.68 per 100,000 people 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 22,738 per 100,000 people in 2008.
- What is the lowest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0807 per 100,000 people in 2018.
- How does Costa Rica rank for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per?
- Costa Rica ranks 44th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87,697.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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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