Change in maximum river flow in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean: Change in maximum river flow was 1.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.9%
Change on year
down 54.2%
Rank
22nd
of 33 groups
All-time high
7.4%
in 2016
All-time low
-9.7%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2005–2024

-10-5052005201420242005: -6.92006: -9.72007: -7.82008: -6.72009: -3.32010: -0.612011: 1.22012: 4.82013: 6.12014: 52015: 62016: 7.42017: 4.92018: 52019: 4.12020: 1.52021: -0.6852022: -0.6482023: 4.22024: 1.9

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at 1.9%.

That represents a change of down 54.2% on the previous year and down 61.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 7.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -9.7%, in 2006.

That places Latin America and the Caribbean 22nd out of 33 groups 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 -6.9% -9.7% -3.3% 5
2010s 4.4% -0.6% 7.4% 10
2020s 1.3% -0.7% 4.2% 5

Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean

  1. 19 Mauritania 45.7% compare
  2. 20 New Caledonia 43.9% compare
  3. 21 Nicaragua 43.2% compare
  4. 22 Fiji 40.6% compare
  5. 23 Vanuatu 40.6% compare
  6. 24 Niger 40.5% compare
  7. 25 Zimbabwe 39.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Change in maximum river flow in Latin America and the Caribbean was 1.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The highest recorded value was 7.4% in 2016.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The lowest recorded value was -9.7% in 2006.
How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for change in maximum river flow?
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 22nd out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean 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 (%)
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
Last refreshed