Change in maximum river flow in Iceland

Iceland: Change in maximum river flow was 6.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.2%
Change on year
down 22.5%
World rank
95th
of 210 countries
All-time high
16.1%
in 2018
All-time low
-11.4%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Iceland, 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: -6.1 %2006: -11.4 %2007: -6.8 %2008: -6.5 %2009: -1.7 %2010: 0.941 %2011: -1.7 %2012: -4.6 %2013: -5.3 %2014: -4.1 %2015: 0.889 %2016: 10.7 %2017: 14.9 %2018: 16.1 %2019: 14 %2020: 4.2 %2021: 5.8 %2022: 3.5 %2023: 8 %2024: 6.2 %

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

Analysis

Iceland recorded 6.2% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

The figure is down 22.5% on the previous year and up 252.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Iceland peaked at 16.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -11.4%, in 2006.

That places Iceland 95th 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 -6.5% -11.4% -1.7% 5
2010s 4.2% -5.3% 16.1% 10
2020s 5.5% 3.5% 8.0% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Iceland?
Change in maximum river flow in Iceland was 6.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 16.1% in 2018.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was -11.4% in 2006.
How does Iceland rank for change in maximum river flow?
Iceland ranks 95th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 252.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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