Based on the estimated probability and historical impact of droughts. The index takes a value between 0 and 10 - the higher the score, the higher the risk. The risk index was produced in March 2025.
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Drought probability index in Latin America & the Caribbean 2025, by country
As of 2025, Bolivia was the Latin American country most prone to facing droughts. Based on a probability and historical impact index, the Andean country ranked first in the region, with a score of *. Argentina followed in second, with *** points. For comparison, Chile was one of the lowest ranked countries in the list, with a score of ***.
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European Commission. (March 31, 2025). Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
European Commission. "Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, by country." Chart. March 31, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
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European Commission. "Probability and Historical Impact of Droughts in Latin America and The Caribbean in 2025, by Country." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 31 Mar 2025, /statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
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Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, by country [Graph], European Commission, March 31, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/