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

Latest (2024)
550.73
Change on year
up 193.3%
World rank
39th
of 122 countries
All-time high
16,247
in 2022
All-time low
6.45
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per in Uruguay, 2005–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k2005201420242005: 280.92006: 37.72007: 494.12008: 6.52009: 363.52010: 242.92011: 122012: 111.62013: 262.82014: 334.32015: 983.22016: 1.3k2017: 365.62018: 22.12019: 545.12020: 590.52021: 11.6k2022: 16.2k2023: 187.82024: 550.7

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

Annual values for Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population (number) in Uruguay, 2005 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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  4. 40 Costa Rica 515.68 compare
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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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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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