Change in maximum river flow in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Change in maximum river flow was 27.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
27.5%
Change on year
up 13.9%
Rank
2nd
of 20 regions
All-time high
42.7%
in 2014
All-time low
-35.5%
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: -82006: -4.62007: -13.32008: 10.62009: 102010: 92011: 23.12012: 36.72013: 20.82014: 42.72015: 31.32016: 5.42017: -7.52018: -17.42019: -35.52020: -32.32021: 3.52022: 0.7562023: 24.12024: 27.5

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Democratic People's Republic of Korea stood at 27.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.9% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 42.7% in 2014 and was at its lowest, -35.5%, in 2019.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 2nd of 20 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Change in maximum river flow in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Change in maximum river flow (%) in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 -8.0%
2006 -4.6% -42.0%
2007 -13.3% +189.2%
2008 10.6% -179.7%
2009 10.0% -6.3%
2010 9.0% -9.7%
2011 23.1% +157.2%
2012 36.7% +58.6%
2013 20.8% -43.4%
2014 42.7% +106.0%
2015 31.3% -26.8%
2016 5.4% -82.7%
2017 -7.5% -239.0%
2018 -17.4% +131.7%
2019 -35.5% +103.9%
2020 -32.3% -8.9%
2021 3.5% -111.0%
2022 0.8% -78.7%
2023 24.1% +3091.7%
2024 27.5% +13.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.1% -13.3% 10.6% 5
2010s 10.9% -35.5% 42.7% 10
2020s 4.7% -32.3% 27.5% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Change in maximum river flow in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 27.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 42.7% in 2014.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -35.5% in 2019.
How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for change in maximum river flow?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 2nd out of 20 regions with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic People's Republic of Korea 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 (%)
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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