Table 1 Absolute and relative exposed population to a 1 in 100-year flood for the 10 most exposed countries.
From: A global reanalysis of storm surges and extreme sea levels
Country | Absolute exposure (in millions) | Relative exposure (% of population) |
|---|---|---|
China | 36 | 2.9 |
The Netherlands | 8.4 | 53 |
Vietnam | 4.7 | 6.0 |
Egypt | 4.3 | 6.4 |
Germany | 2.9 | 3.5 |
India | 2.5 | 0.3 |
United Kingdom | 2.4 | 4.1 |
Japan | 2.0 | 1.6 |
Bangladesh | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Belgium | 1.1 | 11 |
World | 76 | 1.3 |
