People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Poland
Poland: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 147.9 affected per 100,000 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Poland, 2001–2024
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 2024, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Poland stood at 147.9 affected per 100,000 people.
That represents a change of up 3,654.8% on the previous year and up 106,666.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Poland peaked at 266.96 affected per 100,000 people in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 affected per 100,000 people, in 2002.
That places Poland 81st out of 167 countries with data for 2024, 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 | 6.87 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 39.22 affected per 100,000 people | 8 |
| 2010s | 35.85 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 266.96 affected per 100,000 people | 8 |
| 2020s | 42.69 affected per 100,000 people | 3.94 affected per 100,000 people | 147.9 affected per 100,000 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 78 Nigeria 179.94 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 79 Sierra Leone 173.02 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 80 Togo 151.07 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 82 Malaysia 145.41 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 83 Angola 143.69 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 84 Mauritania 143.36 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Poland
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 18,707 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 681.60 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 18,707 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.76 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.87 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -496.20 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 466.11 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Poland?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Poland was 147.9 affected per 100,000 people in 2024, 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 266.96 affected per 100,000 people in 2010.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 affected per 100,000 people in 2002.
- How does Poland rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Poland ranks 81st out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106,666.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.