Change in maximum river flow in Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands: Change in maximum river flow was 3.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.5%
Change on year
up 264.8%
World rank
110th
of 210 countries
All-time high
12.2%
in 2016
All-time low
-7.1%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Faroe Islands, 2005–2024

-505102005201420242005: -6.3 %2006: -7.1 %2007: 2.2 %2008: 5.3 %2009: 10.1 %2010: 8.1 %2011: -1.3 %2012: -1.8 %2013: -4.2 %2014: -1 %2015: -1.5 %2016: 12.2 %2017: 8.2 %2018: 10.6 %2019: 1.5 %2020: -0.3 %2021: -5.7 %2022: -6.1 %2023: -2.1 %2024: 3.5 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Faroe Islands stood at 3.5%.

The figure is up 264.8% on the previous year and up 439.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Faroe Islands peaked at 12.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -7.1%, in 2006.

Faroe Islands ranks 110th 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 0.8% -7.1% 10.1% 5
2010s 3.1% -4.2% 12.2% 10
2020s -2.2% -6.1% 3.5% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Faroe Islands?
Change in maximum river flow in Faroe Islands was 3.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Faroe Islands?
The highest recorded value was 12.2% in 2016.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Faroe Islands?
The lowest recorded value was -7.1% in 2006.
How does Faroe Islands rank for change in maximum river flow?
Faroe Islands ranks 110th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 439.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Faroe Islands 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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