Direct disaster economic loss in Cyprus
Cyprus: Direct disaster economic loss was 4.19 million current united states dollars in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
4.19 million current united states dollars
Change on year
down 26.8%
World rank
88th
of 130 countries
All-time high
144.35 million current united states dollars
in 2011
All-time low
0 current united states dollars
in 2005
Years of data
13
2005–2018
Direct disaster economic loss in Cyprus, 2005–2018
Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current united states dollars.
Analysis
In 2018, direct disaster economic loss in Cyprus stood at 4.19 million current united states dollars.
That represents a change of down 26.8% on the previous year and up 143,798.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct disaster economic loss in Cyprus peaked at 144.35 million current united states dollars in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 current united states dollars, in 2005.
Cyprus ranks 88th of 130 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct disaster economic loss in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | current united states dollars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2006 | 4.22 million current united states dollars | — |
| 2007 | 513,467 current united states dollars | -87.8% |
| 2008 | 2,913 current united states dollars | -99.4% |
| 2009 | 1.87 million current united states dollars | +63996.5% |
| 2010 | 691,402 current united states dollars | -63.0% |
| 2011 | 144.35 million current united states dollars | +20778.0% |
| 2012 | 385,072 current united states dollars | -99.7% |
| 2013 | 900,068 current united states dollars | +133.7% |
| 2014 | 508,682 current united states dollars | -43.5% |
| 2015 | 461,556 current united states dollars | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 5.72 million current united states dollars | +1140.3% |
| 2018 | 4.19 million current united states dollars | -26.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 4.19 million current united states dollars is below the median for high income countries, which is 47.61 million current united states dollars, 9% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 4.19 million current united states dollars is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.64 million current united states dollars, 24% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.32 million current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 4.22 million current united states dollars | 5 |
| 2010s | 19.65 million current united states dollars | 385,072 current united states dollars | 144.35 million current united states dollars | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 85 Fiji 7.10 million current united states dollars compare
- 86 Egypt 5.24 million current united states dollars compare
- 87 Tajikistan 4.94 million current united states dollars
- 89 Comoros 4.12 million current united states dollars compare
- 90 Solomon Islands 3.13 million current united states dollars compare
- 91 Botswana 2.87 million current united states dollars compare
More economy & growth data for Cyprus
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.45 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 122.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.2708 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct disaster economic loss in Cyprus?
- Direct disaster economic loss in Cyprus was 4.19 million current united states dollars in 2018, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 144.35 million current united states dollars in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current united states dollars in 2005.
- How does Cyprus rank for direct disaster economic loss?
- Cyprus ranks 88th out of 130 countries with data for 2018.
- Is direct disaster economic loss rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143,798.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct disaster economic loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars).