People affected by disaster, Number in Tonga

Tonga: People affected by disaster, Number was 25,000 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
25,000
Change on year
down 71.3%
World rank
86th
of 183 countries
All-time high
146,514
in 1982
All-time low
0
in 2004
Years of data
12
1982–2020

People affected by disaster, Number in Tonga, 1982–2020

050.0k100.0k150.0k1982200120201982: 146.5k1990: 3.1k1997: 3.0k1998: 3.6k2001: 16.5k2004: 02011: 7.6k2014: 4.0k2015: 02016: 3922018: 87.0k2020: 25.0k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for people affected by disaster, number in Tonga is 25,000, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 71.3% on the previous year and up 228.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number in Tonga peaked at 146,514 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2004.

That places Tonga 86th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, 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 146,514 146,514 146,514 1
1990s 3,225 3,000 3,571 3
2000s 8,250 0 16,500 2
2010s 19,801 0 87,000 5
2020s 25,000 25,000 25,000 1

Countries ranked near Tonga

  1. 83 Bolivia 32,357 compare
  2. 84 Venezuela 29,000 compare
  3. 85 Mexico 27,182 compare
  4. 87 Syrian Arab Republic 24,700 compare
  5. 88 Sierra Leone 23,596 compare
  6. 89 Solomon Islands 22,319 compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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All data for Tonga β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number in Tonga?
People affected by disaster, number in Tonga was 25,000 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Tonga?
The highest recorded value was 146,514 in 1982.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Tonga?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2004.
How does Tonga rank for people affected by disaster, number?
Tonga ranks 86th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is people affected by disaster, number rising or falling in Tonga?
Over the last ten years it is up 228.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tonga 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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Indicator
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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