People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Philippines
Philippines: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 548.41 affected per 100,000 people in 2026. ◆ Volatile
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Philippines, 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
In 2026, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Philippines stood at 548.41 affected per 100,000 people.
The figure is down 98.1% on the previous year and down 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Philippines peaked at 28,467 affected per 100,000 people in 2025 and was at its lowest, 242.07 affected per 100,000 people, in 2005.
That places Philippines 60th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,391 affected per 100,000 people | 242.07 affected per 100,000 people | 14,147 affected per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,643 affected per 100,000 people | 3,740 affected per 100,000 people | 25,145 affected per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,472 affected per 100,000 people | 548.41 affected per 100,000 people | 28,467 affected per 100,000 people | 7 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 57 Bahamas 645.1 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 58 Chad 585.7 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 59 Kazakhstan 583.06 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 61 Honduras 536.74 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 62 Uruguay 443.45 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 63 Syria 417.94 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Philippines
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -13.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.3% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 474.84 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 57.51 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.79 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 31.17 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 4.19 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Philippines?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Philippines was 548.41 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 28,467 affected per 100,000 people in 2025.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 242.07 affected per 100,000 people in 2005.
- How does Philippines rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Philippines ranks 60th out of 167 countries with data for 2026.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.