Change in maximum river flow in Small island developing States (SIDS)

Small island developing States (SIDS): Change in maximum river flow was 15.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
15.9%
Change on year
down 19.7%
Rank
11th
of 39 groups
All-time high
19.8%
in 2023
All-time low
-14.9%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Small island developing States (SIDS), 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: -13.1 %2006: -14.9 %2007: -10 %2008: -6.7 %2009: -2.8 %2010: -3.2 %2011: 3.3 %2012: 3.9 %2013: 3.7 %2014: 5.7 %2015: 7 %2016: 2.6 %2017: 3.3 %2018: 6 %2019: 6.3 %2020: 9.3 %2021: 15.3 %2022: 19.2 %2023: 19.8 %2024: 15.9 %

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

Analysis

Small island developing States (SIDS) recorded 15.9% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 19.7% on the previous year and up 177.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Small island developing States (SIDS) peaked at 19.8% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -14.9%, in 2006.

That places Small island developing States (SIDS) 11th out of 39 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 -9.5% -14.9% -2.8% 5
2010s 3.9% -3.2% 7.0% 10
2020s 15.9% 9.3% 19.8% 5

Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS)

  1. 8 Ghana 61.8% compare
  2. 9 Mongolia 53.4% compare
  3. 10 French Guiana 51.3% compare
  4. 11 Senegal 49.7% compare
  5. 12 Suriname 48.6% compare
  6. 13 Somalia 48.4% compare
  7. 14 Mozambique 47.5% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Change in maximum river flow in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 15.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The highest recorded value was 19.8% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The lowest recorded value was -14.9% in 2006.
How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for change in maximum river flow?
Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 11th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Over the last ten years it is up 177.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) 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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