Change in maximum river flow in Europe

Europe: Change in maximum river flow was 0.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.2%
Change on year
down 42.8%
Rank
33rd
of 39 groups
All-time high
5.4%
in 2009
All-time low
-9.0%
in 2013
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Europe, 2005–2024

-10-5052005201420242005: 5.4 %2006: 4.8 %2007: 4 %2008: 4.3 %2009: 5.4 %2010: 2.8 %2011: 1 %2012: -2.8 %2013: -9 %2014: -7.5 %2015: -8.9 %2016: -5.6 %2017: -1.7 %2018: 0.538 %2019: 0.836 %2020: 0.721 %2021: 0.734 %2022: 0.263 %2023: 0.394 %2024: 0.225 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Europe is 0.2%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 42.8% on the previous year and up 103.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Europe peaked at 5.4% in 2009 and was at its lowest, -9.0%, in 2013.

Europe ranks 33rd of 39 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.8% 4.0% 5.4% 5
2010s -3.0% -9.0% 2.8% 10
2020s 0.5% 0.2% 0.7% 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 30 Republic of Korea 30.1% compare
  2. 31 Sao Tome and Principe 29.8% compare
  3. 32 Togo 28.9% compare
  4. 33 Guernsey 28.8% compare
  5. 34 Guyana 27.5% compare
  6. 35 Libya 27.5% compare
  7. 36 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 27.5% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Europe?
Change in maximum river flow in Europe was 0.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 5.4% in 2009.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was -9.0% in 2013.
How does Europe rank for change in maximum river flow?
Europe ranks 33rd out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 103.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe 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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