Change in maximum river flow in Spain

Spain: Change in maximum river flow was -9.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-9.5%
Change on year
down 994.8%
World rank
153rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
30.9%
in 2015
All-time low
-37.1%
in 2009
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Spain, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: 5.6 %2006: -4.7 %2007: -25.7 %2008: -22.2 %2009: -37.1 %2010: -32.1 %2011: 4.1 %2012: 4.9 %2013: 1.8 %2014: 24.8 %2015: 30.9 %2016: 6.3 %2017: 6.4 %2018: 6.8 %2019: 3.4 %2020: -4.3 %2021: -7.6 %2022: -0.443 %2023: 1.1 %2024: -9.5 %

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

Analysis

Spain recorded -9.5% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

The figure is down 994.8% on the previous year and down 138.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Spain peaked at 30.9% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -37.1%, in 2009.

Spain ranks 153rd 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 -16.8% -37.1% 5.6% 5
2010s 5.7% -32.1% 30.9% 10
2020s -4.2% -9.5% 1.1% 5

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 150 Chile -8.8% compare
  2. 151 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -8.8% compare
  3. 152 Kyrgyzstan -9.4% compare
  4. 154 Tajikistan -9.6% compare
  5. 155 Oman -10.3% compare
  6. 156 Belize -10.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Spain β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Spain?
Change in maximum river flow in Spain was -9.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 30.9% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was -37.1% in 2009.
How does Spain rank for change in maximum river flow?
Spain ranks 153rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is down 138.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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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