Based on the estimated number of people exposed to floods per year. The index takes a value between 0 and 10 - the higher the score, the higher the risk.
The risk index was produced in March 2024.
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Flooding risk index in Latin America & the Caribbean 2025, by country
Guyana and Venezuela were the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with the highest coastal flood risk in 2025. According to a physical risk index, based on the estimated number of people exposed to this type of event per year, Guyana received a risk score of points and Venezuela a score of ***. Mexico ranked third, with an index of ***.
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European Commission. (March 31, 2025). Physical exposure to floods in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1204068/flood-risk-index-latin-america-country/
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