Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Indonesia

Indonesia: Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed was 8.14 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.14 million
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
4th
of 70 countries
All-time high
9.47 million
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
17
2005–2024

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

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M10.0M2005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 9.5M2022: 6.1M2023: 8.5M2024: 8.1M

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Indonesia is 8.14 million, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 14.1% over five years.

Over the whole period, number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Indonesia peaked at 9.47 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.

That places Indonesia 4th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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 Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number) in Indonesia, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
2010 0
2011 0
2012 0
2013 0
2014 0
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 9.47 million
2022 6.09 million -35.7%
2023 8.49 million +39.5%
2024 8.14 million -4.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 5
2010s 1.05 million 0 9.47 million 9
2020s 7.57 million 6.09 million 8.49 million 3

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 1 Brazil 46.03 million compare
  2. 2 Guatemala 13.20 million compare
  3. 3 Philippines 9.68 million compare
  4. 5 Ethiopia 8.13 million compare
  5. 6 Togo 7.71 million compare
  6. 7 China 2.43 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Indonesia?
Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Indonesia was 8.14 million 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 Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 9.47 million in 2018.
What is the lowest number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
How does Indonesia rank for number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed?
Indonesia ranks 4th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Indonesia 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
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