Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in South Africa
South Africa: Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per was 1,716 per 100,000 people in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in South Africa, 2005–2020
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 100,000 people.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1,716 per 100,000 people for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 14,869.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in South Africa peaked at 4,760 per 100,000 people in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 per 100,000 people, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 27th of 145 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.1172 per 100,000 people | — |
| 2006 | 0 per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 7.52 per 100,000 people | — |
| 2008 | 32.97 per 100,000 people | +338.4% |
| 2009 | 39.24 per 100,000 people | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 11.46 per 100,000 people | -70.8% |
| 2011 | 425.88 per 100,000 people | +3615.4% |
| 2012 | 247.66 per 100,000 people | -41.8% |
| 2013 | 214.51 per 100,000 people | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 16.52 per 100,000 people | -92.3% |
| 2015 | 4,760 per 100,000 people | +28705.5% |
| 2016 | 81.55 per 100,000 people | -98.3% |
| 2017 | 48.71 per 100,000 people | -40.3% |
| 2019 | 1,265 per 100,000 people | +2496.3% |
| 2020 | 1,716 per 100,000 people | +35.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.97 per 100,000 people | 0 per 100,000 people | 39.24 per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2010s | 785.66 per 100,000 people | 11.46 per 100,000 people | 4,760 per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,716 per 100,000 people | 1,716 per 100,000 people | 1,716 per 100,000 people | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in South Africa?
- Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in South Africa was 1,716 per 100,000 people in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4,760 per 100,000 people in 2015.
- What is the lowest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 per 100,000 people in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per?
- South Africa ranks 27th out of 145 countries with data for 2020.
- Is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14,869.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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