Change in maximum river flow in Ghana

Ghana: Change in maximum river flow was 61.8% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
61.8%
Change on year
down 25.1%
World rank
8th
of 210 countries
All-time high
82.5%
in 2023
All-time low
-20.2%
in 2016
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Ghana, 2005–2024

-2502550752005201420242005: -10.1 %2006: -15.4 %2007: -14.3 %2008: 0.164 %2009: -15.3 %2010: -6.2 %2011: 15.3 %2012: 14.7 %2013: -0.393 %2014: -7.3 %2015: -13.1 %2016: -20.2 %2017: -13.2 %2018: -14.8 %2019: 16.8 %2020: 29.4 %2021: 52.5 %2022: 56.7 %2023: 82.5 %2024: 61.8 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Ghana is 61.8%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 25.1% on the previous year and up 948.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Ghana peaked at 82.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -20.2%, in 2016.

That places Ghana 8th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 -11.0% -15.4% 0.2% 5
2010s -2.8% -20.2% 16.8% 10
2020s 56.6% 29.4% 82.5% 5

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 5 Botswana 66.2% compare
  2. 6 Zambia 63.8% compare
  3. 7 Namibia 61.9% compare
  4. 9 Mongolia 53.4% compare
  5. 10 French Guiana 51.3% compare
  6. 11 Senegal 49.7% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Ghana?
Change in maximum river flow in Ghana was 61.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 82.5% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was -20.2% in 2016.
How does Ghana rank for change in maximum river flow?
Ghana ranks 8th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 948.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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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