Change in maximum river flow in Namibia

Namibia: Change in maximum river flow was 61.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
61.9%
Change on year
up 14.1%
World rank
7th
of 210 countries
All-time high
61.9%
in 2024
All-time low
-33.0%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Namibia, 2005–2024

-40-2002040602005201420242005: -14.9 %2006: -29.4 %2007: -33 %2008: -23 %2009: -0.844 %2010: 10.1 %2011: 24.9 %2012: 38.7 %2013: 34.8 %2014: 22.4 %2015: 25.6 %2016: 12.5 %2017: -5.3 %2018: 0.139 %2019: -1.1 %2020: -20.7 %2021: -4.2 %2022: 30.4 %2023: 54.2 %2024: 61.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Namibia stood at 61.9%. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 14.1% on the previous year and up 176.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Namibia peaked at 61.9% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -33.0%, in 2007.

Namibia ranks 7th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -20.2% -33.0% -0.8% 5
2010s 16.3% -5.3% 38.7% 10
2020s 24.3% -20.7% 61.9% 5

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 4 Eswatini 70.7% compare
  2. 5 Botswana 66.2% compare
  3. 6 Zambia 63.8% compare
  4. 8 Ghana 61.8% compare
  5. 9 Mongolia 53.4% compare
  6. 10 French Guiana 51.3% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Namibia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Namibia?
Change in maximum river flow in Namibia was 61.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 61.9% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -33.0% in 2007.
How does Namibia rank for change in maximum river flow?
Namibia ranks 7th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 176.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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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