Change in maximum river flow in Uganda

Uganda: Change in maximum river flow was 21.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.0%
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
49th
of 210 countries
All-time high
21.8%
in 2021
All-time low
-12.8%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Uganda, 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: -12.8 %2006: -11.3 %2007: -8.8 %2008: -8.1 %2009: -10.1 %2010: -11.4 %2011: -2.3 %2012: 0.163 %2013: 0.101 %2014: 10.4 %2015: 12.3 %2016: 10.3 %2017: 7.9 %2018: -0.192 %2019: 0.414 %2020: 11.9 %2021: 21.8 %2022: 20.2 %2023: 21.8 %2024: 21 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Uganda is 21.0%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 102.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Uganda peaked at 21.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -12.8%, in 2005.

Uganda ranks 49th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -10.2% -12.8% -8.1% 5
2010s 2.8% -11.4% 12.3% 10
2020s 19.3% 11.9% 21.8% 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 46 Equatorial Guinea 21.5% compare
  2. 47 South Sudan 21.4% compare
  3. 48 Finland 21.2% compare
  4. 50 Democratic Republic of the Congo 21.0% compare
  5. 51 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire 20.6% compare
  6. 52 Timor-Leste 20.0% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Uganda β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Uganda?
Change in maximum river flow in Uganda was 21.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 21.8% in 2021.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was -12.8% in 2005.
How does Uganda rank for change in maximum river flow?
Uganda ranks 49th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 102.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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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