World Bank Projection Maps Crisis-Affected Population Across Countries in 2026
August 19, 2026
A World Bank data visualization projects substantial differences in the number of people affected by crises across countries in 2026, with the highest recorded value in the displayed dataset assigned to India.
The interactive map, based on a baseline projection, tracks the indicator “Crisis Affected Population (Number)” across the 2026–2031 period. The 2026 view shows considerable variation between countries, with parts of Africa and Asia displaying some of the highest levels on the map.
India Records the Highest Value in the Displayed Range
According to the map, the range of values for 2026 extends from 0.00 in Uruguay to 60,539,019 in India.
India therefore represents the highest country-level value shown in the 2026 dataset displayed in the source image.
The wide range demonstrates that the projected number of people affected by crises differs substantially from one country to another.
Africa and Asia Show High Levels
The visualization uses a graduated color scale to represent the number of people affected by crises. Countries with higher projected populations appear in darker shades, while lower values are shown in lighter colors.
The 2026 map shows several countries across Africa and Asia with comparatively dark shading, indicating high values within the visualization.
The pattern is particularly visible across parts of central and eastern Africa and portions of Asia. However, the map does not by itself explain the individual causes of the projected crisis impacts in each country.
Baseline Projection Covers 2026 to 2031
The dashboard identifies the selected projection as a baseline projection and provides a year range extending from 2026 through 2031.
The displayed map is set to 2026, allowing users to examine the projected crisis-affected population at the beginning of the period.
Because the visualization includes a year selector, the underlying data can be examined across subsequent years through 2031, offering a way to observe how the projection changes over time.
Large Differences Between Countries
One of the clearest features of the visualization is the considerable gap between the minimum and maximum values.
Uruguay is shown at 0.00, while India’s figure reaches 60,539,019. This difference illustrates the broad variation represented by the crisis-affected population indicator.
The figures should be understood as projections rather than a record of confirmed future events. The dashboard specifically identifies the displayed figures as part of a baseline projection.
Data Offers a Global View of Crisis Exposure
Mapping the indicator geographically provides a broad picture of where larger populations are projected to be affected by crises.
The visualization allows comparisons between countries and regions and can help highlight areas where the projected number of affected people is particularly large.
At the same time, the figures are population counts rather than percentages of national populations. A country with a large projected number may therefore have a different underlying population structure from a country with a smaller absolute figure.
World Bank Data Behind the Visualization
The source shown on the dashboard is the World Bank Development Data Group.
The visualization provides an interactive framework for examining the crisis-affected population indicator across the 2026–2031 projection period. Users can also adjust the map’s color range to change how minimum and maximum values are displayed.
The 2026 snapshot places India at the top of the displayed range, while Uruguay appears at the bottom. The geographic distribution shown across Africa, Asia and other parts of the world highlights the significant differences in projected crisis-affected populations between countries.
As the projection period continues through 2031, the data offers a basis for examining how these country-level estimates may change under the baseline scenario.
