Change in maximum river flow in Japan

Japan: Change in maximum river flow was 10.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
10.4%
Change on year
down 25.1%
World rank
77th
of 210 countries
All-time high
18.4%
in 2022
All-time low
-12.2%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Japan, 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: 1.1 %2006: 0.148 %2007: 4.6 %2008: 3.4 %2009: -3.4 %2010: -12.2 %2011: -9.1 %2012: -7.8 %2013: -2.8 %2014: 3.2 %2015: 6 %2016: 8 %2017: 2.7 %2018: 3.8 %2019: 4.4 %2020: 5.1 %2021: 12.8 %2022: 18.4 %2023: 13.9 %2024: 10.4 %

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

Analysis

Japan recorded 10.4% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 25.1% on the previous year and up 224.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Japan peaked at 18.4% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -12.2%, in 2010.

That places Japan 77th 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 1.2% -3.4% 4.6% 5
2010s -0.4% -12.2% 8.0% 10
2020s 12.1% 5.1% 18.4% 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 74 Micronesia 10.8% compare
  2. 75 Congo 10.6% compare
  3. 76 Denmark 10.4% compare
  4. 78 Kenya 10.3% compare
  5. 79 Ireland 10.1% compare
  6. 80 Cameroon 10.0% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Japan

All data for Japan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Japan?
Change in maximum river flow in Japan was 10.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 18.4% in 2022.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -12.2% in 2010.
How does Japan rank for change in maximum river flow?
Japan ranks 77th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 224.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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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