People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Belgium
Belgium: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 25.61 affected per 100,000 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
25.61 affected per 100,000 people
World rank
110th
of 167 countries
All-time high
881.09 affected per 100,000 people
in 2021
All-time low
0 affected per 100,000 people
in 2003
Years of data
15
2002–2023
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Belgium, 2002–2023
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
In 2023, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Belgium stood at 25.61 affected per 100,000 people.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Belgium peaked at 881.09 affected per 100,000 people in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 affected per 100,000 people, in 2003.
Belgium ranks 110th 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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | affected per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 23.23 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2003 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 2 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2007 | 0.0188 affected per 100,000 people | -99.1% |
| 2008 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 6.31 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2011 | 0.6432 affected per 100,000 people | -89.8% |
| 2013 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2016 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2018 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2020 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2021 | 881.09 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2022 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 25.61 affected per 100,000 people | — |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 25.61 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 4 affected per 100,000 people, 6.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 25.61 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 affected per 100,000 people, 6.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.05 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 23.23 affected per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.16 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 6.31 affected per 100,000 people | 6 |
| 2020s | 226.68 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 881.09 affected per 100,000 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 107 Argentina 29.35 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 108 Taiwan 28.07 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 109 Oman 26.34 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 111 Zambia 24.98 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 112 Austria 24.34 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 113 Central African Republic 23.72 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Belgium?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Belgium was 25.61 affected per 100,000 people in 2023, 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 881.09 affected per 100,000 people in 2021.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 affected per 100,000 people in 2003.
- How does Belgium rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Belgium ranks 110th out of 167 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Belgium 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.