Change in maximum river flow in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Change in maximum river flow was 43.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
43.2%
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
21st
of 210 countries
All-time high
47.2%
in 2021
All-time low
-35.5%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Nicaragua, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: -35.5 %2006: -24.2 %2007: -24.1 %2008: -19.5 %2009: 1.7 %2010: 5.7 %2011: 20 %2012: 27.1 %2013: 19.8 %2014: 5.5 %2015: 17.1 %2016: -6.6 %2017: -3.4 %2018: 18.3 %2019: 23.2 %2020: 12.7 %2021: 47.2 %2022: 40 %2023: 42.6 %2024: 43.2 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Nicaragua is 43.2%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 680.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Nicaragua peaked at 47.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -35.5%, in 2005.

That places Nicaragua 21st out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 -20.3% -35.5% 1.7% 5
2010s 12.7% -6.6% 27.1% 10
2020s 37.2% 12.7% 47.2% 5

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 18 Mauritania 45.7% compare
  2. 19 United Republic of Tanzania 44.3% compare
  3. 20 New Caledonia 43.9% compare
  4. 22 Fiji 40.6% compare
  5. 23 Vanuatu 40.6% compare
  6. 24 Niger 40.5% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Nicaragua β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Nicaragua?
Change in maximum river flow in Nicaragua was 43.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 47.2% in 2021.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was -35.5% in 2005.
How does Nicaragua rank for change in maximum river flow?
Nicaragua ranks 21st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 680.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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