Floods in Germany

Statistics report on floods in Germany

Floods in Germany

This report is a compilation of statistics about floods and flooding in Germany. The topic has gained renewed national significance due to disastrous flooding in parts of the country after heavy rainfall in July 2021, which lead to fatalities and massive destruction of entire districts. Chapters in the report provide statistical insight about the perception of flood risk among Germans, as well as extensive data about previous flood disasters, including the so far most expensive ones for the German insurance industry. Additional statistics show figures related to flood prevention.

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Occurence and risk perception

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  • Premium Statistic Global number of deaths from major natural disasters 2022
  • Premium Statistic Average annual precipitation Germany 1881-2020, by federal state
  • Premium Statistic Heavy rainfall and damage rates Germany 2002-2019, by federal state
  • Premium Statistic Number of heavy rainfalls Germany 2001-2017, by calendar month
  • Premium Statistic Heavy rainfall in selected locations Germany 1920-2021
  • Premium Statistic Number of addresses at heavy rainfall risk Germany 2023, by hazard class
  • Premium Statistic Number of addresses at risk of flooding Germany 2023, by hazard class
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on flooding danger Germany 2020
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on flooding danger Germany 2020, by age group

Flood disasters

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  • Premium Statistic Rainfall in river regions during the flood disaster Germany July 2021
  • Premium Statistic Rainfall at measuring stations during July 14 flood disaster Germany 2021
  • Premium Statistic Districts with the most rainfall during the July flood disaster Germany 2021
  • Basic Statistic Opinions on assistance for flooding victims in Germany 2021
  • Premium Statistic Worst heavy rainfall and flood disasters Germany July 2021, by claims expenditure
  • Premium Statistic Residential buildings insured against storm, hail, natural hazard Germany 2022
  • Basic Statistic Most damaging natural disasters for the insurance industry in Germany 2022
  • Premium Statistic Most expensive floods for the German insurance industry 1980-2018
  • Premium Statistic Most costly floods to the insurance industry worldwide 2011-2018

Prevention

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  • Premium Statistic Share of sealed and unsealed settlement and traffic areas in Germany 1992 and 2022
  • Premium Statistic Settlement and traffic area in Germany 1992-2023
  • Premium Statistic Flood plains distribution in Germany 2021, by floodability
  • Premium Statistic Flood plains in selected areas in Germany 2021, by floodability
  • Premium Statistic Recent floodable flood plains in Germany 2021, by condition
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