World Risk Report 2025. Poland and Norway in the Shadow of Disaster

Poland ranks 84th with a score of 4.92 points, placing it among countries with a low risk level. Although exposure to extreme weather events is relatively limited, the report highlights weaknesses in crisis management and adaptation to climate change. It is also noted that increasingly frequent heavy rainfall and local flooding may increase the threat in the future.

Norway ranks 123rd with a score of 2.95 points, indicating a very low level of natural disaster risk. The country stands out for its strong adaptive capabilities and resilient infrastructure, which effectively limit the potential effects of natural disasters. Compared to Poland, Norway has more developed crisis management systems and greater economic potential, resulting in a higher level of safety.

The report was prepared by the organization Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft in cooperation with the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV) at Ruhr University Bochum. The authors emphasize that the aim of the publication is not only to classify countries by risk level, but also to indicate solutions that support disaster prevention and strengthen social resilience.

Floods, which affected more than 1.6 billion people and caused economic losses exceeding 650 billion US dollars between 2000 and 2019, are at the center of this year's analysis.

Globally, the report highlights that the highest risk occurs in Asia and the Americas, while Africa remains the most vulnerable continent due to high social vulnerability. The most at-risk country remains the Philippines, followed by India and Indonesia. On the other hand, the safest countries in this year's ranking are Monaco, Andorra, and San Marino.