Natural disasters people affected in Vietnam
Vietnam: Natural disasters people affected was 266,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
266,000
World rank
41st
of 78 countries
All-time high
2.56 million
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1987
Years of data
12
1987–2024
Natural disasters people affected in Vietnam, 1987–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, natural disasters people affected in Vietnam stood at 266,000.
The figure is up 123.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural disasters people affected in Vietnam peaked at 2.56 million in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1987.
Vietnam ranks 41st of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural disasters people affected in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 438,679 | — |
| 1998 | 2.56 million | +483.9% |
| 1999 | 1.40 million | -45.3% |
| 2002 | 1.30 million | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 410,000 | -68.5% |
| 2015 | 118,969 | -71.0% |
| 2016 | 1.40 million | +1077.4% |
| 2017 | 230,264 | -83.6% |
| 2019 | 516,978 | +124.5% |
| 2020 | 168,580 | -67.4% |
| 2024 | 266,000 | +57.8% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 266,000 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 46,093, 5.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 266,000 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13,924, 19.1× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.47 million | 438,679 | 2.56 million | 3 |
| 2000s | 855,000 | 410,000 | 1.30 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 566,745 | 118,969 | 1.40 million | 4 |
| 2020s | 217,290 | 168,580 | 266,000 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More reference data data for Vietnam
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 12.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 23.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural disasters people affected in Vietnam?
- Natural disasters people affected in Vietnam was 266,000 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural disasters people affected recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 2.56 million in 1998.
- What is the lowest natural disasters people affected recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1987.
- How does Vietnam rank for natural disasters people affected?
- Vietnam ranks 41st out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is natural disasters people affected rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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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