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

Nepal: People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth was -78.8 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-78.8 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 198.2%
World rank
61st
of 118 countries
All-time high
786.08 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
24
1982–2023

People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth in Nepal, 1982–2023

-20002004006008001982200220231982: -100 % change on previous year1984: -100 % change on previous year1986: -100 % change on previous year1988: -100 % change on previous year1991: -74.1 % change on previous year1997: -100 % change on previous year1999: -68.5 % change on previous year2000: 126.9 % change on previous year2001: -58 % change on previous year2003: -77.7 % change on previous year2005: -96.1 % change on previous year2006: 786.1 % change on previous year2007: 128.8 % change on previous year2008: -61 % change on previous year2009: 124.3 % change on previous year2010: -98.6 % change on previous year2011: 235.7 % change on previous year2012: -100 % change on previous year2015: -100 % change on previous year2018: -99.9 % change on previous year2020: 20.8 % change on previous year2021: -96.7 % change on previous year2022: 80.3 % change on previous year2023: -78.8 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2023, people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in Nepal stood at -78.8 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 198.2% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in Nepal peaked at 786.08 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1982.

That places Nepal 61st out of 118 countries with data for 2023, 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 Nepal, year by year

Annual values for People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth rate in Nepal, 1982 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1982 -100 % change on previous year —
1984 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
1986 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
1988 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
1991 -74.12 % change on previous year -25.9%
1997 -100 % change on previous year +34.9%
1999 -68.47 % change on previous year -31.5%
2000 126.89 % change on previous year -285.3%
2001 -58.02 % change on previous year -145.7%
2003 -77.73 % change on previous year +34.0%
2005 -96.05 % change on previous year +23.6%
2006 786.08 % change on previous year -918.4%
2007 128.82 % change on previous year -83.6%
2008 -60.98 % change on previous year -147.3%
2009 124.31 % change on previous year -303.9%
2010 -98.57 % change on previous year -179.3%
2011 235.72 % change on previous year -339.1%
2012 -99.98 % change on previous year -142.4%
2015 -99.98 % change on previous year -0.0%
2018 -99.92 % change on previous year -0.1%
2020 20.82 % change on previous year -120.8%
2021 -96.65 % change on previous year -564.1%
2022 80.28 % change on previous year -183.1%
2023 -78.8 % change on previous year -198.2%

Nepal compared with similar countries

  • Nepal's -78.8 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -17.82 % change on previous year, 4.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s -100 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 4
1990s -80.86 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -68.47 % change on previous year 3
2000s 109.17 % change on previous year -96.05 % change on previous year 786.08 % change on previous year 8
2010s -32.55 % change on previous year -99.98 % change on previous year 235.72 % change on previous year 5
2020s -18.59 % change on previous year -96.65 % change on previous year 80.28 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 58 Sudan -63.54 % change on previous year compare
  2. 59 Uruguay -74.89 % change on previous year compare
  3. 60 Mauritania -75.11 % change on previous year compare
  4. 62 Colombia -82.79 % change on previous year compare
  5. 63 Guatemala -85.17 % change on previous year compare
  6. 64 Croatia -86.2 % 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 Nepal?
People affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in Nepal was -78.8 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 786.08 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Nepal rank for people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth?
Nepal ranks 61st out of 118 countries with data for 2023.
Is people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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.