People affected by disaster, Number in South Africa

South Africa: People affected by disaster, Number was 72,424 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
72,424
Change on year
up 649.2%
World rank
68th
of 183 countries
All-time high
15.02 million
in 2004
All-time low
0
in 1980
Years of data
40
1980–2024

People affected by disaster, Number in South Africa, 1980–2024

05.0M10.0M15.0M1980200220241980: 01981: 1851982: 01983: 2001984: 500.0k1986: 850.0k1987: 65.0k1988: 1.3M1990: 01991: 01993: 15.0k1994: 13.0k1995: 304.5k1996: 7.5k1997: 3071998: 1601999: 24.1k2000: 4.8k2001: 43.3k2002: 105.2k2003: 1.1k2004: 15.0M2006: 7.2k2007: 39.6k2008: 7.6k2009: 20.3k2010: 6.0k2011: 206.6k2012: 126.3k2013: 2.9k2014: 7.2k2015: 2.7M2016: 7.5k2017: 13.1k2019: 754.5k2020: 4102021: 12.0M2022: 199.3k2023: 9.7k2024: 72.4k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for people affected by disaster, number in South Africa is 72,424, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 649.2% on the previous year and up 908.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number in South Africa peaked at 15.02 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.

That places South Africa 68th 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 341,923 0 1.32 million 8
1990s 40,509 0 304,500 9
2000s 1.69 million 1,100 15.02 million 9
2010s 424,914 2,870 2.70 million 9
2020s 2.46 million 410 12.01 million 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 65 North Macedonia 80,000 compare
  2. 66 Chile 74,117 compare
  3. 67 Benin 73,000 compare
  4. 69 Dominica 71,393 compare
  5. 70 Comoros 64,155 compare
  6. 71 Poland 57,000 compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number in South Africa?
People affected by disaster, number in South Africa was 72,424 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 15.02 million in 2004.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
How does South Africa rank for people affected by disaster, number?
South Africa ranks 68th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
Is people affected by disaster, number rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 908.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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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