Based on the probability of drought and its historical impact in each country. The index takes a value between 0 and 10, where the higher the score, the higher the risk.
With a risk index score of ***, Somalia was the country most exposed to drought risk worldwide as of March 2025. Namibia and Zimbabwe tied for second, with a risk index score of ***. That year, seven out of the 10 countries most exposed to drought hazards worldwide were located in Africa.
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European Commission. (March 18, 2025). Countries most exposed to droughts worldwide in 2025, by risk index score [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1395543/countries-most-exposed-to-droughts-by-risk-index-score/
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