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Flood - Hazard Profile
This hazard profile is an analysis of the mortality and economic loss risk for Flood
Please see also: Flood Disaster Statistics
Please see also: Flood Disaster Statistics
Human Exposure
Modelled number of people present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.
Absolute human exposure
Relative human exposure
| Average people exposed per year | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
19,279,960 | Bangladesh |
| 2 | |
15,859,640 | India |
| 3 | |
3,972,502 | China |
| 4 | |
3,403,041 | Viet Nam |
| 5 | |
1,765,674 | Cambodia |
| 6 | |
1,101,507 | Indonesia |
| 7 | |
819,822 | Thailand |
| 8 | |
788,572 | Philippines |
| 9 | |
579,732 | Pakistan |
| 10 | |
444,450 | Myanmar |
| 11 | |
390,594 | United States of America |
| 12 | |
333,224 | Nepal |
| 13 | |
265,260 | Brazil |
| 14 | |
233,320 | Russian Federation |
| 15 | |
226,622 | Nigeria |
Relative human exposure
| Countries | % | People exposed per year, percentage
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambodia | 12.2 | |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 12.2 | |
| 3 | Viet Nam | 3.9 | |
| 4 | Bhutan | 1.7 | |
| 5 | India | 1.4 | |
| 6 | Thailand | 1.3 | |
| 7 | Nepal | 1.2 | |
| 8 | Lao PDR | 1.1 | |
| 9 | Myanmar | 0.9 | |
| 10 | Philippines | 0.9 | |
| 11 | Benin | 0.9 | |
| 12 | Haiti | 0.8 | |
| 13 | Guyana | 0.7 | |
| 14 | Belize | 0.6 | |
| 15 | Dominican Republic | 0.6 | |
Economic Exposure
Modelled amout of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.
Absolute economic exposure
Relative economic exposure
Source of data: 2009 Global Assessment Report
Data displayed does not imply national endorsement
¹: In billions US$
Disclaimer:
This analysis was conducted using global datasets, the resolution of which is not relevant for in-situ planning and should not be used for life and death decisions. UNEP and partners (UNDP, UN/ISDR, The World Bank) should in no case be liable for misuse of the presented results.
The designations employed and the presentation of material on the maps do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNEP, UNDP, UNISDR, The World Bank or the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.
Last data update:
| Average GDP¹ exposed per year | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
21.86 | United States of America |
| 2 | |
12.58 | China |
| 3 | |
9.74 | Bangladesh |
| 4 | |
9.39 | India |
| 5 | |
4.72 | Germany |
| 6 | |
4.56 | Japan |
| 7 | |
4.17 | France |
| 8 | |
3.09 | Thailand |
| 9 | |
2.57 | Philippines |
| 10 | |
2.21 | Viet Nam |
| 11 | |
2.18 | Argentina |
| 12 | |
1.98 | United Kingdom |
| 13 | |
1.84 | Spain |
| 14 | |
1.82 | Netherlands |
| 15 | |
1.76 | Canada |
Relative economic exposure
| Country | % | GDP exposed per year, percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 14.0 | |
| 2 | Cambodia | 14.0 | |
| 3 | Viet Nam | 4.0 | |
| 4 | Philippines | 2.0 | |
| 5 | Benin | 2.0 | |
| 6 | India | 1.0 | |
| 7 | Myanmar | 1.0 | |
| 8 | Serbia | 1.0 | |
| 9 | Sudan | 1.0 | |
| 10 | Thailand | 1.0 | |
| 11 | Lao PDR | 1.0 | |
| 12 | Chad | 1.0 | |
| 13 | Malaysia | 0.0 | |
| 14 | Namibia | 0.0 | |
| 15 | Poland | 0.0 | |
Source of data: 2009 Global Assessment Report
Data displayed does not imply national endorsement
¹: In billions US$
Disclaimer:
This analysis was conducted using global datasets, the resolution of which is not relevant for in-situ planning and should not be used for life and death decisions. UNEP and partners (UNDP, UN/ISDR, The World Bank) should in no case be liable for misuse of the presented results.
The designations employed and the presentation of material on the maps do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNEP, UNDP, UNISDR, The World Bank or the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.
Last data update: