Change in maximum river flow in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Change in maximum river flow was 4.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.0%
Change on year
down 21.6%
Rank
22nd
of 39 groups
All-time high
10.5%
in 2015
All-time low
-9.1%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Southern Asia, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: -9.1 %2006: -7.6 %2007: -4.5 %2008: -2.2 %2009: -3.3 %2010: -5.4 %2011: -0.201 %2012: 3 %2013: 4.8 %2014: 9.5 %2015: 10.5 %2016: 5.3 %2017: 6.6 %2018: 4.3 %2019: -0.905 %2020: 3.9 %2021: 8.2 %2022: 3.6 %2023: 5.1 %2024: 4 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Southern Asia is 4.0%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.6% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Southern Asia peaked at 10.5% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -9.1%, in 2005.

That places Southern Asia 22nd 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 -5.3% -9.1% -2.2% 5
2010s 3.7% -5.4% 10.5% 10
2020s 5.0% 3.6% 8.2% 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 19 United Republic of Tanzania 44.3% compare
  2. 20 New Caledonia 43.9% compare
  3. 21 Nicaragua 43.2% compare
  4. 22 Fiji 40.6% compare
  5. 23 Vanuatu 40.6% compare
  6. 24 Niger 40.5% compare
  7. 25 Zimbabwe 39.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Southern Asia

All data for Southern Asia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Southern Asia?
Change in maximum river flow in Southern Asia was 4.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -9.1% in 2005.
How does Southern Asia rank for change in maximum river flow?
Southern Asia ranks 22nd out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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