Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Uruguay
Uruguay: Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per was 550.73 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Uruguay, 2005–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Uruguay stood at 550.73.
That represents a change of up 193.3% on the previous year and up 64.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Uruguay peaked at 16,247 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.45, in 2008.
Uruguay ranks 39th of 122 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 280.88 | — |
| 2006 | 37.67 | -86.6% |
| 2007 | 494.15 | +1212.0% |
| 2008 | 6.45 | -98.7% |
| 2009 | 363.46 | +5534.8% |
| 2010 | 242.94 | -33.2% |
| 2011 | 11.99 | -95.1% |
| 2012 | 111.59 | +830.4% |
| 2013 | 262.81 | +135.5% |
| 2014 | 334.29 | +27.2% |
| 2015 | 983.19 | +194.1% |
| 2016 | 1,290 | +31.2% |
| 2017 | 365.6 | -71.7% |
| 2018 | 22.12 | -93.9% |
| 2019 | 545.07 | +2363.7% |
| 2020 | 590.53 | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 11,619 | +1867.6% |
| 2022 | 16,247 | +39.8% |
| 2023 | 187.78 | -98.8% |
| 2024 | 550.73 | +193.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 236.52 | 6.45 | 494.15 | 5 |
| 2010s | 416.96 | 11.99 | 1,290 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,839 | 187.78 | 16,247 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Uruguay?
- Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Uruguay was 550.73 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 16,247 in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.45 in 2008.
- How does Uruguay rank for number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per?
- Uruguay ranks 39th out of 122 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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