Change in maximum river flow in El Salvador

El Salvador: Change in maximum river flow was 11.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
11.4%
Change on year
down 52.0%
World rank
72nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
69.4%
in 2012
All-time low
-46.4%
in 2017
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in El Salvador, 2005–2024

-50-2502550752005201420242005: -45.6 %2006: -16.4 %2007: -9.5 %2008: 6.2 %2009: 51.3 %2010: 49.3 %2011: 38.5 %2012: 69.4 %2013: 48.7 %2014: 6 %2015: 14.9 %2016: -7.3 %2017: -46.4 %2018: -31.2 %2019: -21.2 %2020: -18.6 %2021: -0.329 %2022: 8.7 %2023: 23.7 %2024: 11.4 %

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

Analysis

El Salvador recorded 11.4% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

The figure is down 52.0% on the previous year and up 89.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in El Salvador peaked at 69.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -46.4%, in 2017.

That places El Salvador 72nd 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 -2.8% -45.6% 51.3% 5
2010s 12.1% -46.4% 69.4% 10
2020s 5.0% -18.6% 23.7% 5

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  6. 75 Congo 10.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in El Salvador?
Change in maximum river flow in El Salvador was 11.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 69.4% in 2012.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was -46.4% in 2017.
How does El Salvador rank for change in maximum river flow?
El Salvador ranks 72nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is up 89.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador 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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