Change in maximum river flow in Latvia

Latvia: Change in maximum river flow was 7.8% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.8%
Change on year
up 228.7%
World rank
87th
of 210 countries
All-time high
29.3%
in 2014
All-time low
-18.7%
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Latvia, 2005–2024

-20-1001020302005201420242005: 5.6 %2006: 2.1 %2007: -6.3 %2008: -11.4 %2009: -1.7 %2010: -5.5 %2011: 8.7 %2012: 21.9 %2013: 25.6 %2014: 29.3 %2015: 18.2 %2016: -3.6 %2017: -16.1 %2018: -18.2 %2019: -18.7 %2020: -18.3 %2021: -11.9 %2022: -6.7 %2023: -6.1 %2024: 7.8 %

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

Analysis

Latvia recorded 7.8% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 228.7% on the previous year and down 73.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Latvia peaked at 29.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, -18.7%, in 2019.

That places Latvia 87th 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 -2.3% -11.4% 5.6% 5
2010s 4.2% -18.7% 29.3% 10
2020s -7.0% -18.3% 7.8% 5

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 84 France 9.1% compare
  2. 85 Belarus 8.3% compare
  3. 86 Philippines 8.1% compare
  4. 88 Albania 7.6% compare
  5. 89 New Zealand 7.3% compare
  6. 90 Melanesia 7.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Latvia?
Change in maximum river flow in Latvia was 7.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 29.3% in 2014.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was -18.7% in 2019.
How does Latvia rank for change in maximum river flow?
Latvia ranks 87th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia 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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