Change in maximum river flow in Germany

Germany: Change in maximum river flow was 5.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.9%
Change on year
down 24.8%
World rank
98th
of 210 countries
All-time high
11.0%
in 2005
All-time low
-10.5%
in 2009
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Germany, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: 11 %2006: 4.1 %2007: 0.773 %2008: -7.2 %2009: -10.5 %2010: -7.6 %2011: -5.6 %2012: -3.7 %2013: 0.106 %2014: 2.3 %2015: -1.4 %2016: -2.4 %2017: -3.7 %2018: -9.9 %2019: -4.8 %2020: -2 %2021: 2 %2022: 4.2 %2023: 7.8 %2024: 5.9 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Germany is 5.9%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.8% on the previous year and up 157.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Germany peaked at 11.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -10.5%, in 2009.

That places Germany 98th 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 -0.4% -10.5% 11.0% 5
2010s -3.7% -9.9% 2.3% 10
2020s 3.6% -2.0% 7.8% 5

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See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Germany?
Change in maximum river flow in Germany was 5.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 11.0% in 2005.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -10.5% in 2009.
How does Germany rank for change in maximum river flow?
Germany ranks 98th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 157.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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