Change in maximum river flow in Sweden

Sweden: Change in maximum river flow was 4.8% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.8%
Change on year
down 45.6%
World rank
104th
of 210 countries
All-time high
8.9%
in 2023
All-time low
-11.5%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Sweden, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: -5.2 %2006: -10.7 %2007: -11.5 %2008: -9.2 %2009: -1.7 %2010: -0.314 %2011: -0.73 %2012: -1.3 %2013: 1.4 %2014: -1.4 %2015: 1.1 %2016: 5.3 %2017: 4.9 %2018: 1.4 %2019: 5.7 %2020: 4.5 %2021: 6.3 %2022: 8.2 %2023: 8.9 %2024: 4.8 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Sweden stood at 4.8%.

That represents a change of down 45.6% on the previous year and up 452.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Sweden peaked at 8.9% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -11.5%, in 2007.

That places Sweden 104th 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 -7.7% -11.5% -1.7% 5
2010s 1.6% -1.4% 5.7% 10
2020s 6.5% 4.5% 8.9% 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 101 Γ…land Islands 5.2% compare
  2. 102 Isle of Man 5.1% compare
  3. 103 Norway 5.1% compare
  4. 105 Pakistan 4.8% compare
  5. 106 Jamaica 4.7% compare
  6. 107 Costa Rica 4.4% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Sweden β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Sweden?
Change in maximum river flow in Sweden was 4.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was -11.5% in 2007.
How does Sweden rank for change in maximum river flow?
Sweden ranks 104th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 452.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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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