Change in maximum river flow in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Change in maximum river flow was 0.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.5%
Change on year
up 105.3%
World rank
122nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
50.8%
in 2015
All-time low
-36.7%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Sri Lanka, 2005–2024

-40-2002040602005201420242005: -36.7 %2006: -31.8 %2007: -14.3 %2008: -20.7 %2009: -15.3 %2010: -15.6 %2011: 0.336 %2012: 12.2 %2013: 23.8 %2014: 26.3 %2015: 50.8 %2016: 46.7 %2017: 24.9 %2018: 18.8 %2019: 23.6 %2020: 1.5 %2021: -13.7 %2022: -7.8 %2023: -8.7 %2024: 0.467 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Sri Lanka stood at 0.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 105.3% on the previous year and down 98.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Sri Lanka peaked at 50.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -36.7%, in 2005.

That places Sri Lanka 122nd out of 210 countries 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 -23.8% -36.7% -14.3% 5
2010s 21.2% -15.6% 50.8% 10
2020s -5.7% -13.7% 1.5% 5

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 119 Russian Federation 0.9% compare
  2. 120 Eritrea 0.8% compare
  3. 121 Slovenia 0.6% compare
  4. 123 Egypt 0.4% compare
  5. 124 Liechtenstein 0.2% compare
  6. 125 Israel 0.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Sri Lanka β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Sri Lanka?
Change in maximum river flow in Sri Lanka was 0.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 50.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was -36.7% in 2005.
How does Sri Lanka rank for change in maximum river flow?
Sri Lanka ranks 122nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka 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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