In 2023, there were 10 drought disasters recorded worldwide, less than half the occurrences recorded a year earlier. 2015 recorded the highest number of drought disasters over the past three decades, with 27 registered in a single year.
Number of drought disasters worldwide from 1990 to 2023
According to the source, figures refers to events killed at least 10 people, affected at least 100 people, led to a state of emergency declaration and/or required a call for international aid.
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IMF. (August 11, 2024). Number of drought disasters worldwide from 1990 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1379637/number-of-drought-disasters-worldwide/
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