People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Hungary
Hungary: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 1,535 affected per 100,000 people in 2019. ◆ Volatile
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Hungary, 2000–2019
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 Hungary is 1,535 affected per 100,000 people, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11,474.3% on the previous year and up 2,964.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Hungary peaked at 1,535 affected per 100,000 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 affected per 100,000 people, in 2003.
That places Hungary 45th out of 167 countries with data for 2019, 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | affected per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.63 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 98.36 affected per 100,000 people | +401.2% |
| 2002 | 14.1 affected per 100,000 people | -85.7% |
| 2003 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 3.9 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2005 | 0 affected per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 321.39 affected per 100,000 people | — |
| 2010 | 50.1 affected per 100,000 people | -84.4% |
| 2013 | 650.85 affected per 100,000 people | +1199.0% |
| 2014 | 65.9 affected per 100,000 people | -89.9% |
| 2016 | 23.26 affected per 100,000 people | -64.7% |
| 2017 | 13.26 affected per 100,000 people | -43.0% |
| 2019 | 1,535 affected per 100,000 people | +11474.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 1,535 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 4 affected per 100,000 people, 383.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 1,535 affected per 100,000 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 affected per 100,000 people, 381.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.34 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 321.39 affected per 100,000 people | 7 |
| 2010s | 389.77 affected per 100,000 people | 13.26 affected per 100,000 people | 1,535 affected per 100,000 people | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 42 Burundi 1,693 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 43 Dominican Republic 1,620 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 44 Mali 1,553 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 46 Kyrgyzstan 1,495 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 47 Colombia 1,353 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 48 Georgia 1,284 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Hungary
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -60.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.2468 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -6,395 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -69.94 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -14.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.2837 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -7,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.3 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Hungary?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Hungary was 1,535 affected per 100,000 people in 2019, 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1,535 affected per 100,000 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 affected per 100,000 people in 2003.
- How does Hungary rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Hungary ranks 45th out of 167 countries with data for 2019.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,964.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.