Change in maximum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Change in maximum river flow was 9.8% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
9.8%
Change on year
up 2.8%
Rank
15th
of 39 groups
All-time high
9.8%
in 2024
All-time low
-5.3%
in 2018
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 2005–2024

-505102005201420242005: 0.453 %2006: -2.6 %2007: -4.6 %2008: -1.4 %2009: 0.873 %2010: 1.7 %2011: 6.6 %2012: 7 %2013: 3.1 %2014: 2 %2015: 0.944 %2016: -3.7 %2017: -3.8 %2018: -5.3 %2019: -4.3 %2020: -3.1 %2021: 4.7 %2022: 5.2 %2023: 9.5 %2024: 9.8 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 9.8%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 400.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 9.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -5.3%, in 2018.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 15th of 39 groups on this measure, 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 -1.5% -4.6% 0.9% 5
2010s 0.4% -5.3% 7.0% 10
2020s 5.2% -3.1% 9.8% 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 12 Suriname 48.6% compare
  2. 13 Somalia 48.4% compare
  3. 14 Mozambique 47.5% compare
  4. 15 Gabon 46.9% compare
  5. 16 Gambia 46.9% compare
  6. 17 Cyprus 46.2% compare
  7. 18 Mauritania 45.7% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Change in maximum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 9.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 9.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was -5.3% in 2018.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for change in maximum river flow?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 15th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 400.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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