People affected by disaster, Number in Botswana

Botswana: People affected by disaster, Number was 105,000 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
105,000
Change on year
up 183.8%
World rank
59th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1.04 million
in 1982
All-time low
0
in 2011
Years of data
15
1982–2024

People affected by disaster, Number in Botswana, 1982–2024

0250.0k500.0k750.0k1.0M1982200320241982: 1.0M1988: 12.0k1992: 100.0k1995: 5.5k2000: 138.8k2004: 5.0k2009: 5.1k2011: 02013: 4.2k2015: 02017: 3.2k2018: 4.2k2019: 38.0k2023: 37.0k2024: 105.0k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Botswana recorded 105,000 for people affected by disaster, number in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 183.8% on the previous year and up 2,394.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number in Botswana peaked at 1.04 million in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2011.

That places Botswana 59th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 524,654 12,007 1.04 million 2
1990s 52,750 5,500 100,000 2
2000s 49,597 4,960 138,776 3
2010s 8,281 0 38,000 6
2020s 71,000 37,000 105,000 2

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 56 Micronesia 113,000 compare
  2. 57 Kyrgyzstan 107,401 compare
  3. 58 Grenada 107,008 compare
  4. 60 Uruguay 103,588 compare
  5. 61 Guam 100,000 compare
  6. 61 Mauritius 100,000 compare
  7. 61 Trinidad and Tobago 100,000 compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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All data for Botswana β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number in Botswana?
People affected by disaster, number in Botswana was 105,000 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 1.04 million in 1982.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2011.
How does Botswana rank for people affected by disaster, number?
Botswana ranks 59th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
Is people affected by disaster, number rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,394.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
185 places, 4,260 data points, 1980–2025
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