People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Tonga
Tonga: People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita was 80,127 affected per 100,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
People affected by disasters vs. GDP per capita in Tonga, 2001–2022
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 Tonga is 80,127 affected per 100,000 people, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 238.8% on the previous year and up 1,034.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Tonga peaked at 82,394 affected per 100,000 people in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 affected per 100,000 people, in 2004.
That places Tonga 4th out of 167 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 5,482 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 15,972 affected per 100,000 people | 3 |
| 2010s | 18,719 affected per 100,000 people | 0 affected per 100,000 people | 82,394 affected per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2020s | 51,887 affected per 100,000 people | 23,647 affected per 100,000 people | 80,127 affected per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 1 Dominica 104,202 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 2 Grenada 95,572 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 3 Marshall Islands 89,045 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 5 Jamaica 66,982 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 6 Eritrea 60,362 affected per 100,000 people compare
- 7 Palau 40,923 affected per 100,000 people compare
More economy & growth data for Tonga
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -43.8% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 5.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,934 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.5% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 511.89 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,934 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2.4 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 468.46 million current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 197.32 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 218.66 million current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Tonga?
- People affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita in Tonga was 80,127 affected per 100,000 people in 2022, 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 Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 82,394 affected per 100,000 people in 2018.
- What is the lowest people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 affected per 100,000 people in 2004.
- How does Tonga rank for people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Tonga ranks 4th out of 167 countries with data for 2022.
- Is people affected by disasters vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,034.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.