15 Countries Most Affected by River Flooding

More people are affected by floods than by any other type of natural disaster. Approximately 21 million people worldwide are affected by river floods each year on average. Due to climate change and socio-economic development, that number could increase to 54 million in 2030. Let's take a look at the top 15 countries with the most people exposed to river flooding, as described in an article from the World Resources Institute:

Aqueduct Global Flood Analyzer


A new online tool quantifies and visualizes the reality of global flood risk. The analyzer estimates current and future potential exposed GDO, affected population and urban damage from river floods for every state, country and major river basin in the world. The tool ranked 164 countries by the number of people affected by river flooding and found that the top 15 countries account for nearly 80% of the total population affected each year. These countries are:
  1. India
  2. Bangladesh
  3. China
  4. Vietnam
  5. Pakistan
  6. Indonesia
  7. Egypt
  8. Myanmar
  9. Afghanistan
  10. Nigeria
  11. Brazil 
  12. Thailand
  13. Congo, Dem. Rep. 
  14. Iraq 
  15. Cambodia
The top 15 countries with the greatest population exposed to river flood risk are either least developed or developing countries, which are the most vulnerable to natural disasters and climate change. Roughly 167,000 people in the U.S., the highest-ranked high-income country, are affected every year. 

River Flooding Affects GDP


The World Resources Institute analyzed which countries have the highest percentage of total GDP affected by river flooding on average per year and each of the top 20 countries are classified as least developed or developing. India has by far the most GDP exposed, at $14.3 billion, with Bangladesh a distant second, at $5.4 million. 

The analysis shows a clear trend across the world. Driven largely by socio-economic change, the developing world is expected to see more GDP exposed to flood risks in 2030. In the developed world, Australia, Croatia, Finland, Portugal and Israel are expected to see more GDP exposed to floods in 2030 caused by social-economic change, while countries like the Netherlands, Slovenia, Belgium, Ireland and Switzerland will likely see increased GDP exposure due to climate change. 

Climate Change Effects 


Climate change is a greater driver of change in population exposure to river flooding than socioeconomic development. Both the frequency and intensity of river floods is expected to increase due to climate change in many areas. this phenomenon would expand flood-prone areas and make floods more likely to occur in those areas more often. Climate change drives populations at risk in both the developed and developing countries alike. There is no distinguishing pattern for this. 

Awareness and Action 


The risks may be escalating, but decision makers can do more in regards to flood prevention and mitigation. Sharing the analyzer's data will immediately raise awareness about current and future river-flood risks, allowing for flood preparation. With the right information, decision makers can prioritize risk reduction and climate adaptation projects and implement the most viable, cost-efficient options. This is where BIG BAGS USA® flood barriers can help!

BIG BAGS USA® flood control systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. These flood barriers provide lightening fast flood protection with minimal labor involved. The demand for BIG BAGS USA® product is here and we can build custom orders to meet the needs of these countries. Spread the word and let everyone know how BIG BAGS USA® can help!


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  1. UnknownNovember 4, 2020 at 7:15 PM

    Why do you think China counts as one of the risk country?

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