Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per was 203.15 per 100,000 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Republic of Korea, 2005–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Republic of Korea is 203.15 per 100,000 people, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 36.1% on the previous year and up 1,811.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Republic of Korea peaked at 254.03 per 100,000 people in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.06 per 100,000 people, in 2015.
That places Republic of Korea 58th out of 145 countries with data for 2023, 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 30.62 per 100,000 people | — |
| 2006 | 55.65 per 100,000 people | +81.8% |
| 2007 | 37.53 per 100,000 people | -32.6% |
| 2008 | 11.65 per 100,000 people | -69.0% |
| 2009 | 35.1 per 100,000 people | +201.2% |
| 2010 | 190.76 per 100,000 people | +443.5% |
| 2011 | 171.31 per 100,000 people | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 52.68 per 100,000 people | -69.2% |
| 2013 | 10.63 per 100,000 people | -79.8% |
| 2014 | 22.69 per 100,000 people | +113.5% |
| 2015 | 1.06 per 100,000 people | -95.3% |
| 2016 | 17.8 per 100,000 people | +1581.0% |
| 2017 | 42.9 per 100,000 people | +141.0% |
| 2018 | 25.56 per 100,000 people | -40.4% |
| 2019 | 17.76 per 100,000 people | -30.5% |
| 2020 | 254.03 per 100,000 people | +1330.1% |
| 2021 | 6.16 per 100,000 people | -97.6% |
| 2022 | 149.3 per 100,000 people | +2322.6% |
| 2023 | 203.15 per 100,000 people | +36.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.11 per 100,000 people | 11.65 per 100,000 people | 55.65 per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2010s | 55.31 per 100,000 people | 1.06 per 100,000 people | 190.76 per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.16 per 100,000 people | 6.16 per 100,000 people | 254.03 per 100,000 people | 4 |
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More climate change data for Republic of Korea
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 283.96 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,141 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,755 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 276.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,125 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,874 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,251 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.07 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Republic of Korea?
- Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Republic of Korea was 203.15 per 100,000 people in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 254.03 per 100,000 people in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 per 100,000 people in 2015.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per?
- Republic of Korea ranks 58th out of 145 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,811.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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