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
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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -2.0% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 45,146 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 11.2% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 539.12 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 45,146 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -10.14 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -10.98 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 60.55 billion current LCU (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.