5 Countries With the Highest Flood Risk

2. People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Percentage of Population Exposed to Flood Risk: 57.5%

Bangladesh is one of the best known countries in the world when it comes to floods. This is because it is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal and the entire region is known for severe monsoon rains each year. Bangladesh is also particularly vulnerable since it is located less than 39 feet above sea level. So even if sea levels were to slightly rise, then a large portion of Bangladesh would go underwater.