Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tunisia
Tunisia: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 98.60 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tunisia, 2005–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tunisia stood at 98.60 million. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 734,334.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tunisia peaked at 98.60 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
That places Tunisia 49th out of 130 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 411,075 | — |
| 2007 | 2.30 million | +458.7% |
| 2008 | 13,425 | -99.4% |
| 2009 | 25.61 million | +190650.8% |
| 2010 | 52,272 | -99.8% |
| 2011 | 1.20 million | +2204.4% |
| 2012 | 1.45 million | +20.1% |
| 2013 | 26,850 | -98.1% |
| 2018 | 98.60 million | +367116.8% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 98.60 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.40 million, 5.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 98.60 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.76 million, 35.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.67 million | 0 | 25.61 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 20.27 million | 26,850 | 98.60 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More economy & growth data for Tunisia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 52.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.5829 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.22 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -73.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.811 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -74.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.5922 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -24.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tunisia?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tunisia was 98.60 million in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 98.60 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Tunisia rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Tunisia ranks 49th out of 130 countries with data for 2018.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 734,334.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from 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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