As of 2024, the Netherlands was the European country most exposed to coastal flood risk, with an index score of 10. The physical risk index is based on the estimated number of people exposed to this type of event per year. Germany ranked second, with a risk index score of eight points. The Netherlands and Vietnam were the countries most exposed to coastal floods worldwide.
Countries most exposed to coastal and river floods in Europe in 2024, by risk index score
Based on the estimated number of people exposed to floods per year. The index takes a value between 0 and 10, where 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). Countries most exposed to coastal and river floods in Europe in 2024, by risk index score [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1306270/physical-exposure-to-floods-by-country-europe/
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