Change in maximum river flow in Malawi

Malawi: Change in maximum river flow was 35.3% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
35.3%
Change on year
up 48.2%
World rank
27th
of 210 countries
All-time high
35.3%
in 2024
All-time low
-7.8%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Malawi, 2005–2024

-100102030402005201420242005: -7.8 %2006: -6.7 %2007: -7.7 %2008: -6.1 %2009: -1.7 %2010: 6.6 %2011: 12.8 %2012: 11.2 %2013: 5.3 %2014: 4.3 %2015: 3 %2016: -3.9 %2017: -0.664 %2018: 0.125 %2019: -2.6 %2020: -1.8 %2021: 15.9 %2022: 17.2 %2023: 23.8 %2024: 35.3 %

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

Analysis

Malawi recorded 35.3% for change in maximum river flow in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 48.2% on the previous year and up 725.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Malawi peaked at 35.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -7.8%, in 2005.

Malawi ranks 27th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -6.0% -7.8% -1.7% 5
2010s 3.6% -3.9% 12.8% 10
2020s 18.1% -1.8% 35.3% 5

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  4. 28 Mali 34.3% compare
  5. 29 Benin 31.6% compare
  6. 30 Republic of Korea 30.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Malawi?
Change in maximum river flow in Malawi was 35.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 35.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was -7.8% in 2005.
How does Malawi rank for change in maximum river flow?
Malawi ranks 27th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 725.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi 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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