Change in maximum river flow in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Change in maximum river flow was 4.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.2%
Change on year
down 13.2%
World rank
108th
of 210 countries
All-time high
7.9%
in 2021
All-time low
-2.8%
in 2016
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Ethiopia, 2005–2024

-2.502.557.52005201420242005: -2.7 %2006: -1.9 %2007: 0.796 %2008: 2.2 %2009: 1.3 %2010: 0.127 %2011: 1.1 %2012: -2.2 %2013: -2.3 %2014: 0.456 %2015: 2.2 %2016: -2.8 %2017: -2.2 %2018: -1.3 %2019: -1.9 %2020: 0.348 %2021: 7.9 %2022: 6.5 %2023: 4.9 %2024: 4.2 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Ethiopia is 4.2%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.2% on the previous year and up 824.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Ethiopia peaked at 7.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -2.8%, in 2016.

Ethiopia ranks 108th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 -0.0% -2.7% 2.2% 5
2010s -0.9% -2.8% 2.2% 10
2020s 4.8% 0.3% 7.9% 5

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  4. 109 Indonesia 3.9% compare
  5. 110 Faroe Islands 3.5% compare
  6. 111 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3.5% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Ethiopia?
Change in maximum river flow in Ethiopia was 4.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 7.9% in 2021.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was -2.8% in 2016.
How does Ethiopia rank for change in maximum river flow?
Ethiopia ranks 108th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 824.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia 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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