Change in maximum river flow in Central America

Central America: Change in maximum river flow was 3.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.7%
Change on year
down 45.6%
Rank
23rd
of 39 groups
All-time high
33.4%
in 2012
All-time low
-27.6%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Central America, 2005–2024

-20020402005201420242005: -27.6 %2006: -23.6 %2007: -20.7 %2008: -14.1 %2009: 6.5 %2010: 8.6 %2011: 24.9 %2012: 33.4 %2013: 26.1 %2014: 17.1 %2015: 22.9 %2016: 2.6 %2017: -3.4 %2018: 10.5 %2019: 0.521 %2020: -4 %2021: 6 %2022: 5.8 %2023: 6.8 %2024: 3.7 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Central America is 3.7%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.6% on the previous year and down 78.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Central America peaked at 33.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -27.6%, in 2005.

That places Central America 23rd out of 39 groups 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 -15.9% -27.6% 6.5% 5
2010s 14.3% -3.4% 33.4% 10
2020s 3.7% -4.0% 6.8% 5

Countries ranked near Central America

  1. 20 New Caledonia 43.9% compare
  2. 21 Nicaragua 43.2% compare
  3. 22 Fiji 40.6% compare
  4. 23 Vanuatu 40.6% compare
  5. 24 Niger 40.5% compare
  6. 25 Zimbabwe 39.1% compare
  7. 26 Honduras 38.8% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Central America β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Central America?
Change in maximum river flow in Central America was 3.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Central America?
The highest recorded value was 33.4% in 2012.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Central America?
The lowest recorded value was -27.6% in 2005.
How does Central America rank for change in maximum river flow?
Central America ranks 23rd out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Central America?
Over the last ten years it is down 78.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central America 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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