5 Countries With the Highest Flood Risk

In this piece, we will take a look at five countries with the highest flood risk. If you want to take a look at just how severe the global flood risk is, then head on to 25 Countries With the Highest Flood Risk.

5. Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Percentage of Population Exposed to Flood Risk: 39.9%

Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country with a $64 billion economy. Like nearly every other country on our list, it has also seen severe flooding recently. Myanmar’s latest floods took place in August 2023 and while the loss of life was minimal, the devastation saw 60,000 people displaced according to government estimates. The floods took place at a time when Asian countries experience seasonal monsoon rains, and like the others, Myanmar also saw excessive rain that also increased river water levels.