Africa boosts disaster resilience faster than any region
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Researchers surveying 140 countries found African regions made the most significant gains in disaster resilience between 2023 and 2025.
The World Risk Poll, conducted by Gallup and supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, assessed over 143,000 people’s ability to withstand and recover from disruptions. North Africa increased its resilience score by five points, while Southern Africa improved by four, and Eastern and Central/Western Africa each gained three points.
These improvements stemmed from increased internet access, better preparation within households, and stronger financial stability in countries like Kenya, Egypt, Uganda, Algeria, and Nigeria. However, the study also revealed inequalities in access to warnings. In Central and Western Africa, less than half of adults affected by disasters reported receiving any advance notice. The research measured resilience across individual capacity, household readiness, community support, and overall societal conditions.
While Africa’s gains are notable, the study emphasizes that progress doesn’t equate to being the world’s most resilient continent. Lloyd’s Register Foundation now encourages governments and agencies to expand warning systems and invest in household preparedness, noting that a warning is ineffective if people cannot act on it.
