Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Colombia

Colombia: Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed was 279,764 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
279,764
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
14th
of 70 countries
All-time high
891,945
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
13
2005–2024

Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Colombia, 2005–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2005201420242005: 02010: 891.9k2011: 891.9k2014: 5.9k2015: 31.4k2016: 437.6k2017: 121.4k2018: 72.1k2020: 02021: 550.4k2022: 213.5k2023: 264.3k2024: 279.8k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 279,764 for number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in 2024.

That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 4,649.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Colombia peaked at 891,945 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.

That places Colombia 14th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number) in Colombia, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0
2010 891,945
2011 891,945 +0.0%
2014 5,890 -99.3%
2015 31,350 +432.3%
2016 437,630 +1295.9%
2017 121,420 -72.3%
2018 72,145 -40.6%
2020 0 -100.0%
2021 550,436
2022 213,503 -61.2%
2023 264,338 +23.8%
2024 279,764 +5.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 1
2010s 350,332 5,890 891,945 7
2020s 261,608 0 550,436 5

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  5. 16 Myanmar 205,598 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Colombia?
Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Colombia was 279,764 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 891,945 in 2010.
What is the lowest number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
How does Colombia rank for number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed?
Colombia ranks 14th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 4,649.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
76 places, 949 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed