Change in maximum river flow in Brazil

Brazil: Change in maximum river flow was 5.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.7%
Change on year
down 24.3%
World rank
100th
of 210 countries
All-time high
9.0%
in 2016
All-time low
-9.7%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Brazil, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: -7.3 %2006: -9.7 %2007: -7.1 %2008: -6.5 %2009: -3.3 %2010: 0.006 %2011: 0.413 %2012: 3.2 %2013: 6.3 %2014: 6.2 %2015: 6.4 %2016: 9 %2017: 6.1 %2018: 5.2 %2019: 3.7 %2020: 0.893 %2021: -0.743 %2022: 0.96 %2023: 7.5 %2024: 5.7 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Brazil stood at 5.7%.

The figure is down 24.3% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Brazil peaked at 9.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -9.7%, in 2006.

Brazil ranks 100th 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 -6.8% -9.7% -3.3% 5
2010s 4.6% 0.0% 9.0% 10
2020s 2.9% -0.7% 7.5% 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

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  4. 101 Γ…land Islands 5.2% compare
  5. 102 Isle of Man 5.1% compare
  6. 103 Norway 5.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Brazil?
Change in maximum river flow in Brazil was 5.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 9.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was -9.7% in 2006.
How does Brazil rank for change in maximum river flow?
Brazil ranks 100th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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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