Change in maximum river flow in French Guiana

French Guiana: Change in maximum river flow was 51.3% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
51.3%
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
10th
of 210 countries
All-time high
55.3%
in 2023
All-time low
-23.3%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in French Guiana, 2005–2024

-2002040602005201420242005: -13.5 %2006: -23.3 %2007: -11.9 %2008: -7 %2009: 5.7 %2010: -1.7 %2011: 1.9 %2012: -1.1 %2013: -4.8 %2014: -9.8 %2015: -0.765 %2016: -0.143 %2017: -3.6 %2018: 5.5 %2019: 19.2 %2020: 16 %2021: 24.4 %2022: 41.6 %2023: 55.3 %2024: 51.3 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in French Guiana is 51.3%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 620.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in French Guiana peaked at 55.3% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -23.3%, in 2006.

French Guiana ranks 10th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -10.0% -23.3% 5.7% 5
2010s 0.5% -9.8% 19.2% 10
2020s 37.7% 16.0% 55.3% 5

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 7 Namibia 61.9% compare
  2. 8 Ghana 61.8% compare
  3. 9 Mongolia 53.4% compare
  4. 11 Senegal 49.7% compare
  5. 12 Suriname 48.6% compare
  6. 13 Somalia 48.4% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for French Guiana

All data for French Guiana β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in French Guiana?
Change in maximum river flow in French Guiana was 51.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 55.3% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was -23.3% in 2006.
How does French Guiana rank for change in maximum river flow?
French Guiana ranks 10th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 620.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Guiana 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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