Change in maximum river flow in Middle Africa

Middle Africa: Change in maximum river flow was 18.3% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.3%
Change on year
up 69.4%
Rank
9th
of 39 groups
All-time high
18.3%
in 2024
All-time low
-14.3%
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Middle Africa, 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: 9 %2006: 2.6 %2007: 1.1 %2008: 5.1 %2009: 4.8 %2010: 5.6 %2011: 10.2 %2012: 7.2 %2013: 0.287 %2014: -0.177 %2015: -3.4 %2016: -10.3 %2017: -11.7 %2018: -14.2 %2019: -14.3 %2020: -11.2 %2021: -1.7 %2022: -0.186 %2023: 10.8 %2024: 18.3 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Middle Africa stood at 18.3%. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 69.4% on the previous year and up 10,409.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Middle Africa peaked at 18.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -14.3%, in 2019.

That places Middle Africa 9th out of 39 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 4.5% 1.1% 9.0% 5
2010s -3.1% -14.3% 10.2% 10
2020s 3.2% -11.2% 18.3% 5

Countries ranked near Middle Africa

  1. 6 Zambia 63.8% compare
  2. 7 Namibia 61.9% compare
  3. 8 Ghana 61.8% compare
  4. 9 Mongolia 53.4% compare
  5. 10 French Guiana 51.3% compare
  6. 11 Senegal 49.7% compare
  7. 12 Suriname 48.6% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Middle Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Middle Africa?
Change in maximum river flow in Middle Africa was 18.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Middle Africa?
The highest recorded value was 18.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Middle Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -14.3% in 2019.
How does Middle Africa rank for change in maximum river flow?
Middle Africa ranks 9th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Middle Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 10,409.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle Africa 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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