Change in maximum river flow in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Change in maximum river flow was 12.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.9%
Change on year
down 8.2%
Rank
13th
of 39 groups
All-time high
14.1%
in 2023
All-time low
-7.7%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Eastern Asia, 2005–2024

-10-50510152005201420242005: 7.4 %2006: 7.3 %2007: 2.7 %2008: 0.001 %2009: -6.2 %2010: -7.7 %2011: -6.1 %2012: -7.3 %2013: -4.6 %2014: -0.579 %2015: 0.322 %2016: -5.6 %2017: 0.886 %2018: -0.152 %2019: -2.4 %2020: -0.009 %2021: 10.9 %2022: 11.9 %2023: 14.1 %2024: 12.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Eastern Asia stood at 12.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.2% on the previous year and up 2,332.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Eastern Asia peaked at 14.1% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -7.7%, in 2010.

That places Eastern Asia 13th 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 2.3% -6.2% 7.4% 5
2010s -3.3% -7.7% 0.9% 10
2020s 10.0% -0.0% 14.1% 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 10 French Guiana 51.3% compare
  2. 11 Senegal 49.7% compare
  3. 12 Suriname 48.6% compare
  4. 13 Somalia 48.4% compare
  5. 14 Mozambique 47.5% compare
  6. 15 Gabon 46.9% compare
  7. 16 Gambia 46.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Eastern Asia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Eastern Asia?
Change in maximum river flow in Eastern Asia was 12.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 14.1% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -7.7% in 2010.
How does Eastern Asia rank for change in maximum river flow?
Eastern Asia ranks 13th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,332.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Asia 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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