South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Natural disasters by yearly impact
South Africa
0
in 2025
Zimbabwe
0
in 2024
South Africa rank
66th
Zimbabwe rank
66th
Natural disasters by yearly impact over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0 against 0 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 19 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
South Africa ranks 66th and Zimbabwe ranks 66th of 199 groups.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 4 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 1 | 1 | Zimbabwe |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1.25 | 0.25 | 1 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 0.25 | 0.125 | 0.125 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2 | 0.25 | 1.75 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher natural disasters by yearly impact, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- South Africa, at 0 against 0 in Zimbabwe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in natural disasters by yearly impact between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for natural disasters by yearly impact?
- South Africa ranks 66th and Zimbabwe ranks 66th of 199 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Natural disasters by yearly impact. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.