Change in maximum river flow in India

India: Change in maximum river flow was 6.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.9%
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
92nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
12.2%
in 2015
All-time low
-9.7%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in India, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: -9.7 %2006: -8.6 %2007: -5.3 %2008: -3.3 %2009: -3.5 %2010: -6.4 %2011: -2.8 %2012: 0.349 %2013: 4 %2014: 10 %2015: 12.2 %2016: 7.3 %2017: 9.9 %2018: 5 %2019: -1.6 %2020: 3.8 %2021: 9.9 %2022: 3.9 %2023: 8.5 %2024: 6.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in India stood at 6.9%.

The figure is down 19.4% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in India peaked at 12.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -9.7%, in 2005.

That places India 92nd 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 -6.1% -9.7% -3.3% 5
2010s 3.8% -6.4% 12.2% 10
2020s 6.6% 3.8% 9.9% 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 89 New Zealand 7.3% compare
  2. 90 Melanesia 7.2% compare
  3. 91 Papua New Guinea 7.0% compare
  4. 93 Iraq 6.8% compare
  5. 94 Nepal 6.6% compare
  6. 95 Iceland 6.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in India?
Change in maximum river flow in India was 6.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 12.2% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was -9.7% in 2005.
How does India rank for change in maximum river flow?
India ranks 92nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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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