Benin vs Mauritania: Natural disasters people affected

Benin
701,278
in 1985
Mauritania
512,159
in 2022
Benin rank
34th
Mauritania rank
36th

Natural disasters people affected over time

  • Benin
  • Mauritania
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 701,278 against 512,159 in Mauritania, a difference of 189,119.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.4 times Mauritania's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Mauritania ahead.

Benin ranks 34th and Mauritania ranks 36th of 78 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Mauritania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Mauritania Difference Ahead
1970s 28,750 185,769 157,019 Mauritania
1980s 700,000 286,536 413,464 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher natural disasters people affected, Benin or Mauritania?
Benin, at 701,278 against 512,159 in Mauritania as of 1985.
What is the difference in natural disasters people affected between Benin and Mauritania?
189,119, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Mauritania?
7 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 1985.
How do Benin and Mauritania rank globally for natural disasters people affected?
Benin ranks 34th and Mauritania ranks 36th of 78 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Natural disasters people affected. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Natural disasters people affected
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
78 places, 1,204 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed