People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Austria
Austria: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 24.34 affected per 100,000 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
24.34 affected per 100,000 people
World rank
112th
of 167 countries
All-time high
746.14 affected per 100,000 people
in 2002
All-time low
0 affected per 100,000 people
in 2000
Years of data
16
2000–2024
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Austria, 2000–2024
Source: EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in affected per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Austria is 24.34 affected per 100,000 people, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 932.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Austria peaked at 746.14 affected per 100,000 people in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 affected per 100,000 people, in 2000.
Austria ranks 112th of 167 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.
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Austria, year by year
| Year | affected per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2002 | 746.14 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2005 | 10.94 affected per 100,000 people | -98.5% |
| 2006 | 6.24 affected per 100,000 people | -42.9% |
| 2007 | 5.79 affected per 100,000 people | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2013 | 2.36 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2016 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 3.75 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2019 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2021 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2022 | 0.1434 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2023 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 24.34 affected per 100,000 people | — |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 24.34 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 4 affected per 100,000 people, 6.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Austria's 24.34 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 affected per 100,000 people, 6.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 109.87 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 746.14 affected per 100,000 people | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.53 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 3.75 affected per 100,000 people | 4 |
| 2020s | 4.9 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 24.34 affected per 100,000 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 109 Oman 26.34 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 110 Belgium 25.61 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 111 Zambia 24.98 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 113 Central African Republic 23.72 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 114 Sudan 19.36 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 115 Panama 17.5 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Austria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.801 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.9157 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -6.07 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -658.85 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -11.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -185.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0202 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,269 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 50.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Austria?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Austria was 24.34 affected per 100,000 people in 2024, according to EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 746.14 affected per 100,000 people in 2002.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 affected per 100,000 people in 2000.
- How does Austria rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Austria ranks 112th out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 932.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rate of people per 100,000 affected by a natural disaster.