According to the source's index, the Republic of Congo presented the highest risk of flooding among all countries in Africa as of 2022. Egypt, Nigeria, and Sudan followed, each with an index score equal to or above eight points. Based on the estimated number of people exposed to floods per year, the index attributed each country punctuation between 0-10, from lower to higher risk. Most African countries scored above 4.1 points, indicating an increased exposure to flooding.
Physical exposure to floods in Africa in 2022, by country
(index score)
Based on the estimated number of people exposed to floods per year. The index takes a value between 0 and 10 - the higher the score, the higher the risk.
The risk index was produced in April 2022, based on demographic data from 2015.
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European Commission. (April 8, 2022). Physical exposure to floods in Africa in 2022, by country (index score) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 27, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1313372/physical-exposure-to-floods-by-country-africa/
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