People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Greece
Greece: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 4.24 affected per 100,000 people in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
4.24 affected per 100,000 people
World rank
129th
of 167 countries
All-time high
728.39 affected per 100,000 people
in 2014
All-time low
0 affected per 100,000 people
in 2004
Years of data
24
2000–2026
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Greece, 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 Greece is 4.24 affected per 100,000 people, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 128.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Greece peaked at 728.39 affected per 100,000 people in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 affected per 100,000 people, in 2004.
That places Greece 129th out of 167 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Greece, year by year
| Year | affected per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 67.78 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 12.45 affected per 100,000 people | -81.6% |
| 2002 | 5.22 affected per 100,000 people | -58.0% |
| 2003 | 4.12 affected per 100,000 people | -21.1% |
| 2004 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 33.5 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2007 | 54.25 affected per 100,000 people | +61.9% |
| 2008 | 33.48 affected per 100,000 people | -38.3% |
| 2009 | 9.36 affected per 100,000 people | -72.0% |
| 2010 | 1.35 affected per 100,000 people | -85.6% |
| 2012 | 1.81 affected per 100,000 people | +34.3% |
| 2014 | 728.39 affected per 100,000 people | +40137.5% |
| 2015 | 4.62 affected per 100,000 people | -99.4% |
| 2016 | 1.86 affected per 100,000 people | -59.8% |
| 2017 | 63.93 affected per 100,000 people | +3344.5% |
| 2018 | 43.97 affected per 100,000 people | -31.2% |
| 2019 | 1.15 affected per 100,000 people | -97.4% |
| 2020 | 40.83 affected per 100,000 people | +3458.4% |
| 2021 | 118.6 affected per 100,000 people | +190.4% |
| 2022 | 528.21 affected per 100,000 people | +345.4% |
| 2023 | 239.4 affected per 100,000 people | -54.7% |
| 2024 | 8.96 affected per 100,000 people | -96.3% |
| 2025 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2026 | 4.24 affected per 100,000 people | — |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 4.24 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 4 affected per 100,000 people, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Greece's 4.24 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 affected per 100,000 people, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Greece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +40137.5% | 1.81 affected per 100,000 people | 728.39 affected per 100,000 people |
| 2020 | +3458.4% | 1.15 affected per 100,000 people | 40.83 affected per 100,000 people |
| 2017 | +3344.5% | 1.86 affected per 100,000 people | 63.93 affected per 100,000 people |
| 2022 | +345.4% | 118.6 affected per 100,000 people | 528.21 affected per 100,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.46 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 67.78 affected per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2010s | 105.88 affected per 100,000 people | 1.15 affected per 100,000 people | 728.39 affected per 100,000 people | 8 |
| 2020s | 134.32 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 528.21 affected per 100,000 people | 7 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 126 Brazil 5.25 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 127 Ukraine 5.16 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 128 Egypt 5.07 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 130 Germany 4.03 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 131 Croatia 3.98 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 132 Australia 3.59 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Greece
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.67 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$), gaps 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0087 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 213.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 6.74 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 42.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0263 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 647.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 57.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Greece?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Greece was 4.24 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 728.39 affected per 100,000 people in 2014.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 affected per 100,000 people in 2004.
- How does Greece rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Greece ranks 129th out of 167 countries with data for 2026.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.