As of 2023, Bolivia was the Latin American country most prone to facing droughts. Based on a probability and historical impact index, the Andean country ranked first in the region, with a score of 7.1. Argentina followed in second, with 5.5 points.
Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, by country
Based on the estimated probability and historical impact of droughts. The index takes a value between 0 and 10 - the higher the score, the higher the risk. The risk index was produced in March 2024.
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European Commission. (March 31, 2024). Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
European Commission. "Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, by country." Chart. March 31, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
European Commission. (2024). Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
European Commission. "Probability and Historical Impact of Droughts in Latin America and The Caribbean in 2024, by Country." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Mar 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
European Commission, Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, by country Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, by country [Graph], European Commission, March 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
