As of August 2024, Bangladesh, Japan, and the Philippines were at the highest risk of exposure to natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region, each scoring 8.3 on the risk index. In contrast, Singapore had the lowest risk of exposure to natural disasters in the region, with a score of 1.2 index points.
Risk index for natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region as of August 2024, by country
The risk index assesses a country's risk of physical exposure to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, tropical cyclones, etc. The index score ranges from 0 to 10, with a higher score indicating a greater risk of exposure.
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Inform. (August 30, 2024). Risk index for natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region as of August 2024, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1498353/apac-risk-index-for-natural-disasters-by-country/
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Inform. (2024). Risk index for natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region as of August 2024, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1498353/apac-risk-index-for-natural-disasters-by-country/
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