Change in maximum river flow in Guyana

Guyana: Change in maximum river flow was 27.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
27.5%
Change on year
down 20.6%
World rank
34th
of 210 countries
All-time high
34.7%
in 2023
All-time low
-17.1%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Guyana, 2005–2024

-20020402005201420242005: -12 %2006: -17.1 %2007: -3.7 %2008: -1.6 %2009: 1.2 %2010: -3.9 %2011: 6.3 %2012: 8 %2013: 7.2 %2014: 4.8 %2015: 8.8 %2016: -0.969 %2017: -7.9 %2018: -6.1 %2019: 1.3 %2020: 7.2 %2021: 12.4 %2022: 24.8 %2023: 34.7 %2024: 27.5 %

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

Analysis

Guyana recorded 27.5% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 20.6% on the previous year and up 474.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Guyana peaked at 34.7% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -17.1%, in 2006.

That places Guyana 34th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -6.6% -17.1% 1.2% 5
2010s 1.8% -7.9% 8.8% 10
2020s 21.3% 7.2% 34.7% 5

Countries ranked near Guyana

  1. 31 Sao Tome and Principe 29.8% compare
  2. 32 Togo 28.9% compare
  3. 33 Guernsey 28.8% compare
  4. 35 Libya 27.5% compare
  5. 36 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 27.5% compare
  6. 37 Jersey 27.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Guyana?
Change in maximum river flow in Guyana was 27.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Guyana?
The highest recorded value was 34.7% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Guyana?
The lowest recorded value was -17.1% in 2006.
How does Guyana rank for change in maximum river flow?
Guyana ranks 34th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Guyana?
Over the last ten years it is up 474.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guyana 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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