Change in maximum river flow in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Change in maximum river flow was -6.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-6.0%
Change on year
up 15.4%
World rank
143rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
12.0%
in 2008
All-time low
-23.8%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Afghanistan, 2005–2024

-20-100102005201420242005: -23.8 %2006: -2.3 %2007: 4 %2008: 12 %2009: 1.8 %2010: 11.3 %2011: 6.3 %2012: 5.5 %2013: 2.7 %2014: 9.1 %2015: 1.3 %2016: -1.8 %2017: 0.988 %2018: 4.9 %2019: 0.995 %2020: 11.1 %2021: 7.1 %2022: 4.1 %2023: -7.1 %2024: -6 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Afghanistan stood at -6.0%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% on the previous year and down 166.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Afghanistan peaked at 12.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -23.8%, in 2005.

That places Afghanistan 143rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.6% -23.8% 12.0% 5
2010s 4.1% -1.8% 11.3% 10
2020s 1.8% -7.1% 11.1% 5

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  4. 144 Croatia -6.4% compare
  5. 145 Türkiye -6.5% compare
  6. 146 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) -6.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Afghanistan?
Change in maximum river flow in Afghanistan was -6.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 12.0% in 2008.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -23.8% in 2005.
How does Afghanistan rank for change in maximum river flow?
Afghanistan ranks 143rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 166.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Change in maximum river flow (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Change in maximum river flow (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
249 places, 4,980 data points, 2005–2024
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