Global Estimates 2012 - People displaced by disasters

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Displaced by disasters: 32.4 million people uprooted worldwide [ReliefWeb 13 May 2013]

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Executive Summary

(1) In 2012, an estimated 32.4 million people in 82 countries were newly displaced by disasters; 144 million over five years

(2) The two largest events of 2012, flood disasters in north-east India and Nigeria, accounted for 41 per cent of the year’s total

(3) The vast majority of displacement is triggered by climate- and weather-related hazards (98 per cent in 2012; 83 per cent over five years)

(4) Data reveals strong patterns of frequent and repeated displacement as well as displacement on a massive scale

(5) The poorest countries and SIDS (Small Island Developing States) warrant particular attention: Chad (2012) and Haiti (over five years) had the highest per capita displacement

(6) The risk of displacement is expected to rise in line with global trends that increase the risk of disaster

(7) The systematic collection, analysis and sharing of data is critical to inform policy and measures where they are needed the most

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Disaster-Induced Displacement Worldwide in 2012

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Tables and Figures

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 The Largest Mass Displacement Events

Hurricane Sandy

Pakistan Flood

West and Central Africa Flood

Philippines

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Displacement By Geographical Region

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Countries With The Highest Levels Of Displacement

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Displacement Related To Different Types Of Hazard