This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Proportion of direct economic loss attributed to distasters as a percentage of GDP |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Proportion of direct economic loss attributed to distasters as a percentage of GDP for disasters covered by the Natural Catastrophe Insurance of Iceland |
| Geographical coverage |
Iceland |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
| Definitions |
The kinds of natural disasters that are included in this indicator are Volcanic eruptions, Earthquakes, Landslides, Avalanches and Flooding |
| Calculations |
No calculations were performed in the data acquisition of this indicator as appropriate data was readily available. For insight into the details of potential calculations please refer to the original source metadata or source contact. |
| Comments and limitations |
This indicator reports direct economic loss due to disasters that is covered by the Natural Catastrophe Insurance of Iceland. The Natural Catastrophe Insurance of Iceland insures against direct damage resulting from the following natural disasters: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, avalanches and flooding. The large peaks observable in the data are due to avalanches e.g. in Flateyri (1995) and earthquakes in Southern Iceland (2000 and 2008) |