People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Bahamas
Bahamas: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 645.1 affected per 100,000 people in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
645.1 affected per 100,000 people
World rank
57th
of 167 countries
All-time high
3,785 affected per 100,000 people
in 2019
All-time low
0 affected per 100,000 people
in 2001
Years of data
13
2001–2025
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Bahamas, 2001–2025
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 Bahamas is 645.1 affected per 100,000 people, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Bahamas peaked at 3,785 affected per 100,000 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 affected per 100,000 people, in 2001.
That places Bahamas 57th out of 167 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Bahamas, year by year
| Year | affected per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2004 | 2,649 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2005 | 436.17 affected per 100,000 people | -83.5% |
| 2007 | 1,981 affected per 100,000 people | +354.2% |
| 2008 | 837.68 affected per 100,000 people | -57.7% |
| 2011 | 2,690 affected per 100,000 people | +221.1% |
| 2012 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 263.88 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2015 | 1,741 affected per 100,000 people | +559.9% |
| 2016 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2019 | 3,785 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2025 | 645.1 affected per 100,000 people | -83.0% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 645.1 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 4 affected per 100,000 people, 161.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 645.1 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 443.45 affected per 100,000 people, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,181 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 2,649 affected per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,212 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 3,785 affected per 100,000 people | 7 |
| 2020s | 645.1 affected per 100,000 people | 645.1 affected per 100,000 people | 645.1 affected per 100,000 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
- 54 Gambia 757.49 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 55 Malawi 742.02 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 56 Armenia 677.42 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 58 Chad 585.7 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 59 Kazakhstan 583.06 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 60 Philippines 548.41 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Bahamas
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9419 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 162.94 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0103 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 406.05 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 240.55 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -25.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0152 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 599.46 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 4.79 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Bahamas?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Bahamas was 645.1 affected per 100,000 people in 2025, 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 Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 3,785 affected per 100,000 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 affected per 100,000 people in 2001.
- How does Bahamas rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Bahamas ranks 57th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas 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.