People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth in Namibia

Namibia: People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth was -59.9 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
-59.9 % change on previous year
World rank
53rd
of 118 countries
All-time high
552.17 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
10
2001–2021

People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth in Namibia, 2001–2021

-20002004006002001201120212001: -100 % change on previous year2003: -96.5 % change on previous year2004: 108.3 % change on previous year2007: 552.2 % change on previous year2008: 333.3 % change on previous year2009: 438.5 % change on previous year2010: -68.6 % change on previous year2011: 354.5 % change on previous year2012: -99.9 % change on previous year2021: -59.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Namibia recorded -59.9 % change on previous year for people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in 2021.

That represents a change of down 116.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in Namibia peaked at 552.17 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2001.

That places Namibia 53rd out of 118 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth in Namibia, year by year

Annual values for People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth rate in Namibia, 2001 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
2001 -100 % change on previous year —
2003 -96.52 % change on previous year -3.5%
2004 108.33 % change on previous year -212.2%
2007 552.17 % change on previous year +409.7%
2008 333.33 % change on previous year -39.6%
2009 438.46 % change on previous year +31.5%
2010 -68.57 % change on previous year -115.6%
2011 354.55 % change on previous year -617.0%
2012 -99.87 % change on previous year -128.2%
2021 -59.9 % change on previous year -40.0%

Namibia compared with similar countries

  • Namibia's -59.9 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -17.82 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Namibia's -59.9 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -59.9 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 205.96 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 552.17 % change on previous year 6
2010s 62.03 % change on previous year -99.87 % change on previous year 354.55 % change on previous year 3
2020s -59.9 % change on previous year -59.9 % change on previous year -59.9 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 50 Central African Republic -55.49 % change on previous year compare
  2. 51 Djibouti -56 % change on previous year compare
  3. 52 Saudi Arabia -57.69 % change on previous year compare
  4. 54 Bangladesh -60.37 % change on previous year compare
  5. 55 Kenya -62 % change on previous year compare
  6. 56 Algeria -62.14 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 118 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in Namibia?
People affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in Namibia was -59.9 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 552.17 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2001.
How does Namibia rank for people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth?
Namibia ranks 53rd out of 118 countries with data for 2021.
Is people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is down 116.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
118 places, 1,986 data points, 1981–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.