What is the Climate Risk Index 2026?

The Climate Risk Index 2026 is a report published by the international NGO Germanwatch that ranks countries by the human and economic toll of extreme weather events.

How many people have died due to climate disasters since 1995?

According to the report, more than 832,000 people died worldwide from 1995 to 2024 as a direct result of over 9,700 extreme weather events.

Which countries were most affected by climate change?

The report states that Dominica, Myanmar, Honduras, Libya, Haiti, Grenada, the Philippines, Nicaragua, India, and the Bahamas were among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change over the past 30 years. Pakistan is ranked 15th on the list.

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Climate Disasters Claim Over 832,000 Lives Worldwide Since 1995

13 Nov, 2025

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Climate disasters killed over 832,000 people from 1995 to 2024
Pakistan ranked 15th among most impacted countries by climate change
Floods, storms, heatwaves, and drought caused the most fatalities and economic losses

Climate Disasters Claim Over 832,000 Lives Worldwide Since 1995

According to the Climate Risk Index 2026 published on November 13th, 2025, extreme climate events have had a devastating impact worldwide over the past 30 years. The report reveals that from 1995 to 2024, more than 832,000 people died, and direct economic losses exceeded $4.5 trillion (inflation-adjusted) due to over 9,700 extreme weather events.

The index, compiled by the international NGO Germanwatch, shows that the Global South countries were disproportionately affected, with none of the 10 most impacted nations being from the high-income group. Pakistan is ranked 15th on the list of countries most affected by climate change, while Afghanistan is 19th and China is 11th.

The report states that heatwaves and storms caused the most fatalities, each accounting for 33% of the deaths, while floods affected the largest number of people, at 48%. Storms were responsible for the greatest economic losses, totaling $2.64 trillion (inflation-adjusted), or 58% of the total.