Change in maximum river flow in Peru

Peru: Change in maximum river flow was 12.1% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.1%
Change on year
down 8.2%
World rank
69th
of 210 countries
All-time high
15.0%
in 2016
All-time low
-19.4%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Peru, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: -14.9 %2006: -18.6 %2007: -18.4 %2008: -19.4 %2009: -15.6 %2010: -7.5 %2011: -5.1 %2012: -0.467 %2013: 7.3 %2014: 9.7 %2015: 9.7 %2016: 15 %2017: 12 %2018: 13.2 %2019: 11.5 %2020: 12.7 %2021: 8.9 %2022: 13.1 %2023: 13.2 %2024: 12.1 %

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

Analysis

Peru recorded 12.1% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 8.2% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Peru peaked at 15.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -19.4%, in 2008.

Peru ranks 69th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -17.4% -19.4% -14.9% 5
2010s 6.5% -7.5% 15.0% 10
2020s 12.0% 8.9% 13.2% 5

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 66 Bhutan 12.4% compare
  2. 67 Montenegro 12.2% compare
  3. 68 Liberia 12.1% compare
  4. 70 Ecuador 11.9% compare
  5. 71 Luxembourg 11.7% compare
  6. 72 El Salvador 11.4% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Peru β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Peru?
Change in maximum river flow in Peru was 12.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 15.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was -19.4% in 2008.
How does Peru rank for change in maximum river flow?
Peru ranks 69th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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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