As of 2025, Bolivia was the Latin American country most prone to facing droughts. Based on a probability and historical impact index, the Andean country ranked first in the region, with a score of seven. Argentina followed in second, with 5.6 points. For comparison, Chile was one of the lowest ranked countries in the list, with a score of 0.3.
Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, by country
Based on the estimated probability and historical impact of droughts. The index takes a value between 0 and 10 - the higher the score, the higher the risk. The risk index was produced in March 2025.
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European Commission. (March 31, 2025). Probability and historical impact of droughts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1204071/drought-risk-index-latin-america-country/
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