Change in maximum river flow in Italy

Italy: Change in maximum river flow was -12.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-12.0%
Change on year
down 236.1%
World rank
159th
of 210 countries
All-time high
13.7%
in 2015
All-time low
-31.9%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Italy, 2005–2024

-30-20-100102005201420242005: 5.6 %2006: -12.4 %2007: -19.1 %2008: -31.9 %2009: -24.8 %2010: -16.9 %2011: -4.5 %2012: 0.022 %2013: 6.5 %2014: 11.8 %2015: 13.7 %2016: 6.4 %2017: 5.9 %2018: 0.071 %2019: -3.2 %2020: -2.4 %2021: -2.7 %2022: -2.6 %2023: -3.6 %2024: -12 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Italy is -12.0%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 236.1% on the previous year and down 201.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Italy peaked at 13.7% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -31.9%, in 2008.

Italy ranks 159th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -16.5% -31.9% 5.6% 5
2010s 2.0% -16.9% 13.7% 10
2020s -4.6% -12.0% -2.4% 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 156 Belize -10.9% compare
  2. 157 Kazakhstan -11.0% compare
  3. 158 Bosnia and Herzegovina -11.9% compare
  4. 160 Uruguay -12.4% compare
  5. 161 Georgia -12.4% compare
  6. 162 Djibouti -12.5% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Italy β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Italy?
Change in maximum river flow in Italy was -12.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 13.7% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -31.9% in 2008.
How does Italy rank for change in maximum river flow?
Italy ranks 159th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 201.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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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