People affected by disaster, Number in Ghana

Ghana: People affected by disaster, Number was 41,114 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
41,114
Change on year
up 722.3%
World rank
79th
of 183 countries
All-time high
12.50 million
in 1983
All-time low
0
in 2016
Years of data
23
1983–2023

People affected by disaster, Number in Ghana, 1983–2023

02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M1983200320231983: 12.5M1985: 1.5k1989: 2.8k1991: 2.0M1995: 700.0k1999: 324.6k2001: 144.0k2002: 2.2k2007: 332.6k2008: 58.0k2009: 159.5k2010: 17.2k2011: 94.0k2013: 25.0k2015: 5.0k2016: 02017: 1.0M2018: 100.0k2019: 26.1k2020: 2002021: 3262022: 5.0k2023: 41.1k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for people affected by disaster, number in Ghana is 41,114, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 722.3% on the previous year and up 64.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number in Ghana peaked at 12.50 million in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2016.

That places Ghana 79th out of 183 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 4.17 million 1,500 12.50 million 3
1990s 1.01 million 324,602 2.00 million 3
2000s 139,274 2,200 332,600 5
2010s 158,416 0 1.00 million 8
2020s 11,660 200 41,114 4

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 76 Japan 44,592 compare
  2. 77 Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) 42,000 compare
  3. 78 Portugal 41,499 compare
  4. 80 Russia 38,400 compare
  5. 81 Serbia and Montenegro 36,200 compare
  6. 82 Marshall Islands 33,456 compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number in Ghana?
People affected by disaster, number in Ghana was 41,114 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 12.50 million in 1983.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2016.
How does Ghana rank for people affected by disaster, number?
Ghana ranks 79th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
Is people affected by disaster, number rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
185 places, 4,260 data points, 1980–2025
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