As of 2022, the Southeast Asia region has the most people at risk of flooding. Nearly 395 million people in China and about 390 million in India are expected to be affected by both inland and coastal flooding.
Total population exposed to flood risk worldwide as of 2022, by leading country
(in millions)
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