Andora and Monaco are the countries least affected by natural disasters according to a 2023 study. That year, these countries had a disaster risk index (WRI) of 0.22 and 0.24 respectively, due to low exposure and susceptibility to disasters. Among the countries with the highest disaster risk, the majority were islands that were prone to be affected by sea-level rise.
Countries with the lowest disaster risk worldwide in 2023
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