Oceania's Most Disaster-Prone Countries

According to the 2021 World Risk Report, Oceania nations have the highest vulnerability to natural disasters globally. This is due to Oceania's high exposure to extreme natural events.

The risk profile in the region is further heightened by the threat of rising sea levels resulting from extreme climate change. Meanwhile, the population is still considered unprepared to face potential disasters and their prevention.

Furthermore, several countries exhibit high vulnerability to natural disasters. Here are the 10 countries with the highest risk index in the world:

1. Vanuatu – 47.73 points
2. Solomon Islands – 31.16 points
3. Tonga – 30.51 points
4. Dominica – 27.42 points
5. Antigua and Barbuda – 27.28 points
6. Brunei Darussalam – 22.77 points
7. Guyana – 21.83 points
8. Philippines – 21.39 points
9. Papua New Guinea – 20.9 points
10. Guatemala – 20.23 points

Indonesia ranks 38th out of 181 countries with a score of 10.67. While not among the top ten, Indonesia is also considered vulnerable to natural disaster risks and climate change.

The 2021 World Risk Index uses four pillars to map disaster risk: exposure, vulnerability, disaster coping capacity, and adaptive capacity.