People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Chile
Chile: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 67.24 affected per 100,000 people in 2026. ◆ Volatile
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Chile, 2000–2026
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 Chile is 67.24 affected per 100,000 people, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 70.8% on the previous year and up 12,183.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Chile peaked at 15,549 affected per 100,000 people in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.5474 affected per 100,000 people, in 2016.
That places Chile 95th out of 167 countries with data for 2026, 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | affected per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,172 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 95.38 affected per 100,000 people | -91.9% |
| 2002 | 1,454 affected per 100,000 people | +1424.9% |
| 2003 | 1.78 affected per 100,000 people | -99.9% |
| 2004 | 55.6 affected per 100,000 people | +3026.2% |
| 2005 | 178.03 affected per 100,000 people | +220.2% |
| 2006 | 580.66 affected per 100,000 people | +226.2% |
| 2007 | 150.89 affected per 100,000 people | -74.0% |
| 2008 | 907.15 affected per 100,000 people | +501.2% |
| 2010 | 15,549 affected per 100,000 people | +1614.1% |
| 2011 | 24.55 affected per 100,000 people | -99.8% |
| 2012 | 173.53 affected per 100,000 people | +606.8% |
| 2014 | 3,017 affected per 100,000 people | +1638.5% |
| 2015 | 4,899 affected per 100,000 people | +62.4% |
| 2016 | 0.5474 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 145.34 affected per 100,000 people | +26450.1% |
| 2019 | 11.08 affected per 100,000 people | -92.4% |
| 2021 | 5.81 affected per 100,000 people | -47.5% |
| 2022 | 66.75 affected per 100,000 people | +1048.2% |
| 2023 | 328.55 affected per 100,000 people | +392.2% |
| 2024 | 375 affected per 100,000 people | +14.1% |
| 2025 | 230.54 affected per 100,000 people | -38.5% |
| 2026 | 67.24 affected per 100,000 people | -70.8% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 67.24 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 4 affected per 100,000 people, 16.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Chile's 67.24 affected per 100,000 people is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 443.45 affected per 100,000 people, 15% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Chile changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +26450.1% | 0.5474 affected per 100,000 people | 145.34 affected per 100,000 people |
| 2004 | +3026.2% | 1.78 affected per 100,000 people | 55.6 affected per 100,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 510.63 affected per 100,000 people | 1.78 affected per 100,000 people | 1,454 affected per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,977 affected per 100,000 people | 0.5474 affected per 100,000 people | 15,549 affected per 100,000 people | 8 |
| 2020s | 178.98 affected per 100,000 people | 5.81 affected per 100,000 people | 375 affected per 100,000 people | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 92 Venezuela 85.23 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 93 Cameroon 75.71 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 94 Reunion 68.68 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 96 Iraq 65.24 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 97 Bhutan 64.74 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 98 Liberia 63.27 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Chile
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 8.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 437.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 14.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 10.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0406 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 730.79 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.37 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Chile?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Chile was 67.24 affected per 100,000 people in 2026, 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 15,549 affected per 100,000 people in 2010.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5474 affected per 100,000 people in 2016.
- How does Chile rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Chile ranks 95th out of 167 countries with data for 2026.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12,183.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.