Based on the estimated number of people exposed to floods per year. The index takes a value between 0 and 10, where the higher the score, the higher the risk. The risk index was produced in March 2025.
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Flooding risk index in Europe 2025, by leading country
As of 2025, the Netherlands was the European country most exposed to coastal flood risk, with an index score of **. The physical risk index is based on the estimated number of people exposed to this type of event per year. Germany ranked second, with a risk index score of points. The Netherlands ranked high in the list of countries most exposed to coastal floods worldwide.
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European Commission. (March 31, 2025). Countries most exposed to coastal and river floods in Europe in 2025, by risk index score [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1306270/physical-exposure-to-floods-by-country-europe/
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