People affected by disaster, Number in Namibia

Namibia: People affected by disaster, Number was 1.66 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.66 million
Change on year
up 75,470.8%
World rank
15th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1.66 million
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1982
Years of data
24
1982–2024

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

0500.0k1.0M1.5M1982200320241982: 01991: 250.0k1995: 163.2k1998: 25.0k2000: 5.0k2001: 02002: 345.0k2003: 12.0k2004: 25.0k2006: 2.3k2007: 15.0k2008: 65.0k2009: 350.0k2010: 110.0k2011: 500.0k2012: 6502013: 794.5k2015: 580.0k2017: 2.5k2018: 556.0k2020: 1.0k2021: 4012023: 2.2k2024: 1.7M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for people affected by disaster, number in Namibia is 1.66 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 75,470.8% on the previous year and up 108.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number in Namibia peaked at 1.66 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1982.

That places Namibia 15th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 0 0 1
1990s 146,067 25,000 250,000 3
2000s 91,033 0 350,000 9
2010s 363,379 650 794,500 7
2020s 414,648 401 1.66 million 4

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 12 Chad 1.95 million compare
  2. 13 Nigeria 1.79 million compare
  3. 14 Eritrea, The State of 1.70 million compare
  4. 16 Slovenia, Republic of 1.50 million compare
  5. 17 Niger 1.48 million compare
  6. 18 Colombia 1.41 million compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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All data for Namibia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number in Namibia?
People affected by disaster, number in Namibia was 1.66 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 1.66 million in 2024.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1982.
How does Namibia rank for people affected by disaster, number?
Namibia ranks 15th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
Is people affected by disaster, number rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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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