People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Gabon
Gabon: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 232.49 affected per 100,000 people in 2026. ◆ Volatile
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Gabon, 2009–2026
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 Gabon is 232.49 affected per 100,000 people, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 55.9% on the previous year and down 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Gabon peaked at 4,215 affected per 100,000 people in 2012 and was at its lowest, 48.15 affected per 100,000 people, in 2009.
Gabon ranks 70th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.15 affected per 100,000 people | 48.15 affected per 100,000 people | 48.15 affected per 100,000 people | 1 |
| 2010s | 1,473 affected per 100,000 people | 49.55 affected per 100,000 people | 4,215 affected per 100,000 people | 3 |
| 2020s | 293.67 affected per 100,000 people | 120.73 affected per 100,000 people | 527.78 affected per 100,000 people | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 67 India 257.38 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 68 Democratic Republic of Congo 247.46 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 69 Zimbabwe 240.46 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 71 Serbia 231.24 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 72 Belize 230.65 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 73 Afghanistan 203.62 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 26.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,641 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 19.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.22 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,641 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 8.95 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 15.37 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 463.60 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Gabon?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Gabon was 232.49 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 4,215 affected per 100,000 people in 2012.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.15 affected per 100,000 people in 2009.
- How does Gabon rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Gabon ranks 70th out of 167 countries with data for 2026.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.