People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth in South Africa
South Africa: People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth was 649.19 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable), annual growth in South Africa, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in South Africa is 649.19 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 782.3% on the previous year and up 331.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in South Africa peaked at 811.75 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1982.
South Africa ranks 8th of 118 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -92.35 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1994 | -13.33 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1996 | -97.53 % change on previous year | +631.5% |
| 1997 | -95.92 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1998 | -47.88 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2000 | -80.28 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 2001 | 811.75 % change on previous year | -1111.2% |
| 2002 | 142.95 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 2003 | -98.95 % change on previous year | -169.2% |
| 2007 | 453.07 % change on previous year | -557.9% |
| 2008 | -80.81 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 2009 | 167.07 % change on previous year | -306.8% |
| 2010 | -70.44 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 2012 | -38.86 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2013 | -97.73 % change on previous year | +151.5% |
| 2014 | 150.35 % change on previous year | -253.8% |
| 2016 | -99.72 % change on previous year | -166.3% |
| 2017 | 74.68 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 2020 | -99.95 % change on previous year | -233.8% |
| 2022 | -98.34 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2023 | -95.15 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 649.19 % change on previous year | -782.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 649.19 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -93.99 % change on previous year. (33 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 649.19 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -59.9 % change on previous year. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -96.18 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -92.35 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | -63.67 % change on previous year | -97.53 % change on previous year | -13.33 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 187.83 % change on previous year | -98.95 % change on previous year | 811.75 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -13.62 % change on previous year | -99.72 % change on previous year | 150.35 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 88.94 % change on previous year | -99.95 % change on previous year | 649.19 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 5 Ghana 722.28 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Zambia 718.31 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Portugal 667.38 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Guinea 601.98 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Nicaragua 491.51 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Cameroon 424.89 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for South Africa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 717.27 million kg (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in South Africa?
- People affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth in South Africa was 649.19 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 811.75 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does South Africa rank for people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 118 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people affected by disaster, number (not applicable), annual growth rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 331.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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How this figure is calculated
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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- People affected by disaster, Number International Monetary Fund
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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.