Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in South Africa
South Africa: Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed was 753,500 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in South Africa, 2005–2019
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2019, number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in South Africa stood at 753,500.
That represents a change of up 10,485.8% on the previous year and up 3,611.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in South Africa peaked at 2.70 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 10th of 70 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 people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 3,800 | — |
| 2008 | 16,752 | +340.8% |
| 2009 | 20,300 | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 6,000 | -70.4% |
| 2011 | 225,036 | +3650.6% |
| 2012 | 133,200 | -40.8% |
| 2013 | 117,292 | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 9,185 | -92.2% |
| 2015 | 2.70 million | +29295.8% |
| 2016 | 27,032 | -99.0% |
| 2017 | 7,118 | -73.7% |
| 2019 | 753,500 | +10485.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,170 | 0 | 20,300 | 5 |
| 2010s | 442,040 | 6,000 | 2.70 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More climate change data for South Africa
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 34,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,741 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 807.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,119 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 376.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 19.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.45 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in South Africa?
- Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in South Africa was 753,500 in 2019, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.70 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed?
- South Africa ranks 10th out of 70 countries with data for 2019.
- Is number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,611.8%. 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 people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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