Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per was 119.52 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
119.52
Change on year
up 385.7%
World rank
61st
of 122 countries
All-time high
12,405
in 2006
All-time low
24.61
in 2020
Years of data
17
2005–2021

Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Ethiopia, 2005–2021

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2005201320212005: 6.6k2006: 12.4k2007: 3.8k2008: 2.8k2009: 5.7k2010: 7.0k2011: 3.1k2012: 3.4k2013: 2.7k2014: 1.9k2015: 7.6k2016: 9.5k2017: 8.8k2018: 7.3k2019: 7.0k2020: 24.62021: 119.5

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Ethiopia is 119.52, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 385.7% on the previous year and down 96.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Ethiopia peaked at 12,405 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 24.61, in 2020.

That places Ethiopia 61st out of 122 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.

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

Annual values for Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population (number) in Ethiopia, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 6,610
2006 12,405 +87.7%
2007 3,805 -69.3%
2008 2,758 -27.5%
2009 5,686 +106.2%
2010 7,022 +23.5%
2011 3,060 -56.4%
2012 3,424 +11.9%
2013 2,661 -22.3%
2014 1,928 -27.5%
2015 7,624 +295.4%
2016 9,535 +25.1%
2017 8,767 -8.1%
2018 7,333 -16.4%
2019 7,045 -3.9%
2020 24.61 -99.7%
2021 119.52 +385.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6,253 2,758 12,405 5
2010s 5,840 1,928 9,535 10
2020s 72.06 24.61 119.52 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Ethiopia?
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Ethiopia was 119.52 in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 12,405 in 2006.
What is the lowest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 24.61 in 2020.
How does Ethiopia rank for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per?
Ethiopia ranks 61st out of 122 countries with data for 2021.
Is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia 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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