Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Niger
Niger: Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per was 15,480 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Niger, 2005–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Niger is 15,480, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 404.7% on the previous year and down 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Niger peaked at 41,658 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.52, in 2020.
Niger ranks 9th 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7,797 | — |
| 2006 | 2,778 | -64.4% |
| 2007 | 4,870 | +75.3% |
| 2008 | 1,847 | -62.1% |
| 2009 | 7,159 | +287.5% |
| 2010 | 8,095 | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 15,324 | +89.3% |
| 2012 | 3,796 | -75.2% |
| 2013 | 8,127 | +114.1% |
| 2014 | 953.72 | -88.3% |
| 2015 | 25,094 | +2531.1% |
| 2016 | 32,506 | +29.5% |
| 2017 | 25,621 | -21.2% |
| 2018 | 21,767 | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 92.71 | -99.6% |
| 2020 | 6.52 | -93.0% |
| 2021 | 10.43 | +59.9% |
| 2022 | 41,658 | +399391.7% |
| 2023 | 24,143 | -42.0% |
| 2024 | 3,067 | -87.3% |
| 2025 | 15,480 | +404.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,890 | 1,847 | 7,797 | 5 |
| 2010s | 14,138 | 92.71 | 32,506 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,061 | 6.52 | 41,658 | 6 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,272 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,344 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 38.76 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,168 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,078 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Niger?
- Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Niger was 15,480 in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 41,658 in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.52 in 2020.
- How does Niger rank for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per?
- Niger ranks 9th out of 122 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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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