Change in maximum river flow in Qatar

Qatar: Change in maximum river flow was -67.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-67.5%
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
205th
of 210 countries
All-time high
213.2%
in 2018
All-time low
-91.0%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Qatar, 2005–2024

-10001002002005201420242005: -88.6 %2006: -91 %2007: -80.9 %2008: -58.7 %2009: -55.2 %2010: -47.1 %2011: -44.5 %2012: -62.4 %2013: -84.8 %2014: 67.6 %2015: 158.4 %2016: 159 %2017: 181 %2018: 213.2 %2019: 64.1 %2020: -22.7 %2021: -10.3 %2022: -31.5 %2023: -63.6 %2024: -67.5 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Qatar stood at -67.5%.

That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and down 199.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Qatar peaked at 213.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -91.0%, in 2006.

Qatar ranks 205th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -74.9% -91.0% -55.2% 5
2010s 60.4% -84.8% 213.2% 10
2020s -39.1% -67.5% -10.3% 5

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 202 Algeria -63.5% compare
  2. 203 Bahrain -66.1% compare
  3. 204 Haiti -66.2% compare
  4. 206 Mayotte -72.9% compare
  5. 207 Tunisia -73.1% compare
  6. 208 Morocco -79.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Qatar?
Change in maximum river flow in Qatar was -67.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 213.2% in 2018.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was -91.0% in 2006.
How does Qatar rank for change in maximum river flow?
Qatar ranks 205th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is down 199.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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