This statistic represents the physical exposure to floods worldwide in 1970 and 2030, based on the number of people affected. In 1970, approximately 30,000 people were physically exposed to floods in Asia.
Average physical exposure to floods worldwide in 1970 and 2030, based on the number of people affected*
* Assuming constant hazard in thousands of people per year.
** Only catchments bigger than 1,000 square kilometers were included in this analysis. Therefore, only the largest islands in the Caribbean are covered.
The figures for 2030 are projections.
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