Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tonga
Tonga: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 586,694 current united states dollars in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tonga, 2005–2020
Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current united states dollars.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tonga is 586,694 current united states dollars, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tonga peaked at 18.56 million current united states dollars in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 current united states dollars, in 2005.
Tonga ranks 89th of 126 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.53 million current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 18.56 million current united states dollars | 8 |
| 2020s | 586,694 current united states dollars | 586,694 current united states dollars | 586,694 current united states dollars | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 86 Ghana 1.27 million current united states dollars compare
- 87 Serbia 987,336 current united states dollars compare
- 88 Kyrgyzstan 966,333 current united states dollars compare
- 90 Barbados 524,475 current united states dollars compare
- 91 Namibia 522,052 current united states dollars compare
- 92 Montenegro 422,080 current united states dollars 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 direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tonga?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tonga was 586,694 current united states dollars in 2020, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 18.56 million current united states dollars in 2014.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current united states dollars in 2005.
- How does Tonga rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Tonga ranks 89th out of 126 countries with data for 2020.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars)