Natural disasters people affected in South Africa
South Africa: Natural disasters people affected was 12.00 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Natural disasters people affected in South Africa, 1964–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural disasters people affected in South Africa is 12.00 million, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 1,500.0% on the previous year and up 974.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters people affected in South Africa peaked at 15.00 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1982.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 78 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural disasters people affected in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 5,000 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 850,000 | — |
| 1988 | 1.32 million | +55.3% |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 300,000 | — |
| 2004 | 15.00 million | +4900.0% |
| 2015 | 1.12 million | -92.6% |
| 2016 | 1.12 million | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 465,308 | -58.4% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 750,000 | — |
| 2021 | 12.00 million | +1500.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 12.00 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 46,093, 260.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 12.00 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.70 million, 7.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 1 |
| 1980s | 542,500 | 0 | 1.32 million | 4 |
| 1990s | 100,000 | 0 | 300,000 | 3 |
| 2000s | 15.00 million | 15.00 million | 15.00 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 690,002 | 0 | 1.12 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 12.00 million | 12.00 million | 12.00 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters people affected in South Africa?
- Natural disasters people affected in South Africa was 12.00 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters people affected recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.00 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest natural disasters people affected recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1982.
- How does South Africa rank for natural disasters people affected?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 78 countries with data for 2021.
- Is natural disasters people affected rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 974.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Natural disasters people affected. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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