Internally displaced persons from disasters in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Internally displaced persons from disasters was 4,600 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons from disasters in United Kingdom, 2012–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, internally displaced persons from disasters in United Kingdom stood at 4,600.
That represents a change of up 142.1% on the previous year and down 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons from disasters in United Kingdom peaked at 20,000 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 160, in 2018.
That places United Kingdom 83rd out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Internally displaced persons from disasters in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 300 | — |
| 2013 | 20,000 | +6566.7% |
| 2014 | 620 | -96.9% |
| 2015 | 6,100 | +883.9% |
| 2016 | 1,200 | -80.3% |
| 2017 | 6,200 | +416.7% |
| 2018 | 160 | -97.4% |
| 2019 | 12,000 | +7400.0% |
| 2020 | 7,900 | -34.2% |
| 2021 | 510 | -93.5% |
| 2022 | 1,900 | +272.5% |
| 2023 | 4,600 | +142.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4,600 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,700, 2.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4,600 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 635, 7.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,822 | 160 | 20,000 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3,728 | 510 | 7,900 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons from disasters in United Kingdom?
- Internally displaced persons from disasters in United Kingdom was 4,600 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons from disasters recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 in 2013.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons from disasters recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 160 in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom rank for internally displaced persons from disasters?
- United Kingdom ranks 83rd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is internally displaced persons from disasters rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Internally displaced persons from disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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