People affected by disaster, Number in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR): People affected by disaster, Number was 42,000 in 1991. β—† Volatile

Latest (1991)
42,000
Change on year
up 78.8%
World rank
77th
of 183 countries
All-time high
42,000
in 1991
All-time low
0
in 1984
Years of data
10
1981–1991

People affected by disaster, Number in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), 1981–1991

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1981198619911981: 12.0k1982: 5861983: 1.0k1984: 01985: 10.0k1987: 36.5k1988: 01989: 2.5k1990: 23.5k1991: 42.0k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for people affected by disaster, number in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is 42,000, measured in 1991. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 78.8% on the previous year and up 250.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) peaked at 42,000 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1984.

That places Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) 77th out of 183 countries with data for 1991, 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 7,824 0 36,506 8
1990s 32,744 23,488 42,000 2

Countries ranked near Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

  1. 74 Paraguay 46,675 compare
  2. 75 Cabo Verde 46,093 compare
  3. 76 Japan 44,592 compare
  4. 78 Portugal 41,499 compare
  5. 79 Ghana 41,114 compare
  6. 80 Russian Federation 38,400

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

More climate change data for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

All data for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)?
People affected by disaster, number in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was 42,000 in 1991, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)?
The highest recorded value was 42,000 in 1991.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1984.
How does Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) rank for people affected by disaster, number?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) ranks 77th out of 183 countries with data for 1991.
Is people affected by disaster, number rising or falling in Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)?
Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) 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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