Change in maximum river flow in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Change in maximum river flow was -4.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-4.2%
Change on year
down 49.6%
World rank
138th
of 210 countries
All-time high
9.0%
in 2012
All-time low
-7.9%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Bangladesh, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: 2.6 %2006: -1.8 %2007: -4.2 %2008: -3.5 %2009: -3.3 %2010: -7.9 %2011: -0.759 %2012: 9 %2013: 8 %2014: 5.4 %2015: 5.8 %2016: 1.8 %2017: -0.564 %2018: 0.032 %2019: -0.825 %2020: -0.484 %2021: 4.1 %2022: 2.2 %2023: -2.8 %2024: -4.2 %

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

Analysis

Bangladesh recorded -4.2% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 49.6% on the previous year and down 176.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Bangladesh peaked at 9.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -7.9%, in 2010.

Bangladesh ranks 138th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 -2.0% -4.2% 2.6% 5
2010s 2.0% -7.9% 9.0% 10
2020s -0.2% -4.2% 4.1% 5

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

  1. 135 Viet Nam -2.5% compare
  2. 136 Ukraine -2.6% compare
  3. 137 Switzerland -3.2% compare
  4. 139 Cambodia -4.7% compare
  5. 140 Malta -5.2% compare
  6. 141 Grenada -5.3% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Bangladesh?
Change in maximum river flow in Bangladesh was -4.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Bangladesh?
The highest recorded value was 9.0% in 2012.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Bangladesh?
The lowest recorded value was -7.9% in 2010.
How does Bangladesh rank for change in maximum river flow?
Bangladesh ranks 138th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Bangladesh?
Over the last ten years it is down 176.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh 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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