Change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Change in maximum river flow was 146.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
146.4%
Change on year
up 13.0%
World rank
1st
of 226 countries
All-time high
180.3%
in 2021
All-time low
-73.6%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates, 2005–2024

-10001002002005201420242005: -73.6 %2006: -54.7 %2007: -29.4 %2008: -7 %2009: 20.4 %2010: 22.2 %2011: 5.8 %2012: -20.1 %2013: -43.5 %2014: -21.3 %2015: 35.4 %2016: 34.2 %2017: 112.3 %2018: 121.5 %2019: 72.1 %2020: 16 %2021: 180.3 %2022: 128.1 %2023: 129.6 %2024: 146.4 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates is 146.4%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 13.0% on the previous year and up 786.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates peaked at 180.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -73.6%, in 2005.

That places United Arab Emirates 1st out of 226 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Change in maximum river flow (%) in United Arab Emirates, 2005 to 2024.
Year % Change
2005 -73.6% —
2006 -54.7% -25.7%
2007 -29.4% -46.2%
2008 -7.0% -76.1%
2009 20.4% -389.6%
2010 22.2% +9.0%
2011 5.8% -73.7%
2012 -20.1% -444.2%
2013 -43.5% +116.5%
2014 -21.3% -51.0%
2015 35.4% -265.9%
2016 34.2% -3.2%
2017 112.3% +227.8%
2018 121.5% +8.2%
2019 72.1% -40.7%
2020 16.0% -77.8%
2021 180.3% +1024.3%
2022 128.1% -29.0%
2023 129.6% +1.1%
2024 146.4% +13.0%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 146.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4%, 366.9× the median. (74 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 146.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.2%, 756.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2021 +1024.3% 16.0% 180.3%
2012 -444.2% 5.8% -20.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -28.9% -73.6% 20.4% 5
2010s 31.9% -43.5% 121.5% 10
2020s 120.1% 16.0% 180.3% 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 2 South Africa 111.3% compare
  2. 3 Lesotho 83.8% compare
  3. 4 Burkina Faso 82.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates?
Change in maximum river flow in United Arab Emirates was 146.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 180.3% in 2021.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -73.6% in 2005.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for change in maximum river flow?
United Arab Emirates ranks 1st out of 226 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 786.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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
262 places, 5,240 data points, 2005–2024
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