Philippines tops global disaster-risk ranking
Summary
The Philippines has again ranked as the world’s most disaster-prone country in the 2026 World Risk Index with a score of 46.69. India and Indonesia followed in second and third place, while the Philippines also topped last year’s index.
Key Points
- The Philippines topped the 2026 World Risk Index with a score of 46.69, according to local media reports.
- India ranked second with 44.97, followed by Indonesia with 44.63.
- The index measures disaster risk using exposure to natural hazards and societal vulnerability.
- The Philippines remains highly exposed because it lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire and in the western Pacific typhoon belt.
