Change in maximum river flow in Madagascar

Madagascar: Change in maximum river flow was -20.8% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-20.8%
Change on year
down 32.4%
World rank
181st
of 210 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 2016
All-time low
-24.2%
in 2022
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Madagascar, 2005–2024

-20-100102005201420242005: 2.5 %2006: 2.9 %2007: -7.3 %2008: 9.7 %2009: 8.8 %2010: 2.7 %2011: 2.1 %2012: 13.8 %2013: -4.6 %2014: -9.6 %2015: -3.9 %2016: 14.3 %2017: 9.3 %2018: 3.8 %2019: 6.9 %2020: -1.2 %2021: -19.8 %2022: -24.2 %2023: -15.7 %2024: -20.8 %

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

Analysis

Madagascar recorded -20.8% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 32.4% on the previous year and down 117.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Madagascar peaked at 14.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -24.2%, in 2022.

Madagascar ranks 181st of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.3% -7.3% 9.7% 5
2010s 3.5% -9.6% 14.3% 10
2020s -16.3% -24.2% -1.2% 5

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 178 Thailand -19.4% compare
  2. 179 United States Virgin Islands -19.4% compare
  3. 180 Republic of Moldova -20.7% compare
  4. 182 Cayman Islands -20.8% compare
  5. 183 Andorra -20.9% compare
  6. 184 Lao People's Democratic Republic -22.0% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Madagascar?
Change in maximum river flow in Madagascar was -20.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 2016.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was -24.2% in 2022.
How does Madagascar rank for change in maximum river flow?
Madagascar ranks 181st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is down 117.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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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