Change in maximum river flow in Jamaica

Jamaica: Change in maximum river flow was 4.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.7%
Change on year
down 42.4%
World rank
106th
of 210 countries
All-time high
90.1%
in 2009
All-time low
-71.4%
in 2017
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Jamaica, 2005–2024

-500501002005201420242005: 17.3 %2006: 70.4 %2007: 75.2 %2008: 86.3 %2009: 90.1 %2010: 34 %2011: 15.9 %2012: 36 %2013: 7.9 %2014: 0.902 %2015: -3.6 %2016: -45 %2017: -71.4 %2018: -60.5 %2019: -51.9 %2020: -47.8 %2021: 17.4 %2022: 23.2 %2023: 8.2 %2024: 4.7 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Jamaica is 4.7%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 42.4% on the previous year and up 422.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Jamaica peaked at 90.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, -71.4%, in 2017.

That places Jamaica 106th 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 67.9% 17.3% 90.1% 5
2010s -13.8% -71.4% 36.0% 10
2020s 1.2% -47.8% 23.2% 5

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 103 Norway 5.1% compare
  2. 104 Sweden 4.8% compare
  3. 105 Pakistan 4.8% compare
  4. 107 Costa Rica 4.4% compare
  5. 108 Ethiopia 4.2% compare
  6. 109 Indonesia 3.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Jamaica

All data for Jamaica β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Jamaica?
Change in maximum river flow in Jamaica was 4.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 90.1% in 2009.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was -71.4% in 2017.
How does Jamaica rank for change in maximum river flow?
Jamaica ranks 106th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 422.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica 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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