Change in maximum river flow in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Change in maximum river flow was 21.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.6%
Change on year
up 215.3%
World rank
45th
of 210 countries
All-time high
50.3%
in 2005
All-time low
-46.9%
in 2015
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Saudi Arabia, 2005–2024

-40-2002040602005201420242005: 50.3 %2006: 35.1 %2007: 10.1 %2008: -11.9 %2009: -9.4 %2010: -5.8 %2011: -21.2 %2012: -25.9 %2013: -36.2 %2014: -34.9 %2015: -46.9 %2016: -46.3 %2017: -21.9 %2018: -12.4 %2019: -13.9 %2020: 2.4 %2021: 3.5 %2022: -16 %2023: -18.8 %2024: 21.6 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Saudi Arabia is 21.6%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 215.3% on the previous year and up 162.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Saudi Arabia peaked at 50.3% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -46.9%, in 2015.

Saudi Arabia ranks 45th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 14.8% -11.9% 50.3% 5
2010s -26.6% -46.9% -5.8% 10
2020s -1.4% -18.8% 21.6% 5

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 42 Guinea-Bissau 23.7% compare
  2. 43 Kuwait 23.4% compare
  3. 44 Trinidad and Tobago 21.7% compare
  4. 46 Equatorial Guinea 21.5% compare
  5. 47 South Sudan 21.4% compare
  6. 48 Finland 21.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Saudi Arabia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Saudi Arabia?
Change in maximum river flow in Saudi Arabia was 21.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 50.3% in 2005.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -46.9% in 2015.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for change in maximum river flow?
Saudi Arabia ranks 45th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 162.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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