Change in maximum river flow in Lebanon

Lebanon: Change in maximum river flow was 1.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.9%
Change on year
up 258.8%
World rank
117th
of 210 countries
All-time high
57.3%
in 2008
All-time low
-45.9%
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Lebanon, 2005–2024

-50-25025502005201420242005: 39.8 %2006: 56 %2007: 57.2 %2008: 57.3 %2009: 0.875 %2010: -16.5 %2011: -30.8 %2012: -27.4 %2013: -10.2 %2014: 4.8 %2015: -5.8 %2016: -7.8 %2017: -14.6 %2018: -35.1 %2019: -45.9 %2020: -17.4 %2021: -10.3 %2022: -6.1 %2023: -1.2 %2024: 1.9 %

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

Analysis

Lebanon recorded 1.9% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of up 258.8% on the previous year and down 60.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Lebanon peaked at 57.3% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -45.9%, in 2019.

Lebanon ranks 117th of 210 countries 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 42.2% 0.9% 57.3% 5
2010s -18.9% -45.9% 4.8% 10
2020s -6.6% -17.4% 1.9% 5

Countries ranked near Lebanon

  1. 114 Northern Mariana Islands 2.6% compare
  2. 115 Chad 2.4% compare
  3. 116 Brunei Darussalam 2.1% compare
  4. 118 Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands 1.6% compare
  5. 119 Russian Federation 0.9% compare
  6. 120 Eritrea 0.8% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Lebanon?
Change in maximum river flow in Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 57.3% in 2008.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was -45.9% in 2019.
How does Lebanon rank for change in maximum river flow?
Lebanon ranks 117th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon 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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