Change in maximum river flow in Ireland

Ireland: Change in maximum river flow was 10.1% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
10.1%
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
79th
of 210 countries
All-time high
17.4%
in 2019
All-time low
-17.4%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Ireland, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: -12.7 %2006: -17.4 %2007: -10.1 %2008: -10.6 %2009: -4.7 %2010: 6.7 %2011: 6 %2012: 3.7 %2013: -1.9 %2014: -4.7 %2015: -2.5 %2016: 9.4 %2017: 16.3 %2018: 14.6 %2019: 17.4 %2020: 8.5 %2021: 4.5 %2022: 4.5 %2023: 10.4 %2024: 10.1 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Ireland is 10.1%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 315.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Ireland peaked at 17.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, -17.4%, in 2006.

Ireland ranks 79th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 -11.1% -17.4% -4.7% 5
2010s 6.5% -4.7% 17.4% 10
2020s 7.6% 4.5% 10.4% 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 76 Denmark 10.4% compare
  2. 77 Japan 10.4% compare
  3. 78 Kenya 10.3% compare
  4. 80 Cameroon 10.0% compare
  5. 81 Marshall Islands 9.8% compare
  6. 82 Guam 9.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Ireland

All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Ireland?
Change in maximum river flow in Ireland was 10.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 17.4% in 2019.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -17.4% in 2006.
How does Ireland rank for change in maximum river flow?
Ireland ranks 79th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 315.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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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