Change in maximum river flow in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Change in maximum river flow was 4.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.4%
Change on year
down 29.7%
World rank
107th
of 210 countries
All-time high
24.6%
in 2012
All-time low
-12.8%
in 2017
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Costa Rica, 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: -6.1 %2006: -3.3 %2007: -10.2 %2008: -3.8 %2009: 7.2 %2010: 6.2 %2011: 16 %2012: 24.6 %2013: 18.6 %2014: 5.6 %2015: 6 %2016: -10.8 %2017: -12.8 %2018: -7.3 %2019: -2.9 %2020: -6.1 %2021: 5.7 %2022: 3.1 %2023: 6.3 %2024: 4.4 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Costa Rica is 4.4%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 29.7% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Costa Rica peaked at 24.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -12.8%, in 2017.

That places Costa Rica 107th 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 -3.2% -10.2% 7.2% 5
2010s 4.3% -12.8% 24.6% 10
2020s 2.7% -6.1% 6.3% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Costa Rica?
Change in maximum river flow in Costa Rica was 4.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 24.6% in 2012.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was -12.8% in 2017.
How does Costa Rica rank for change in maximum river flow?
Costa Rica ranks 107th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica 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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