Change in maximum river flow in Uruguay

Uruguay: Change in maximum river flow was -12.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-12.4%
Change on year
up 54.1%
World rank
160th
of 210 countries
All-time high
30.0%
in 2018
All-time low
-27.0%
in 2023
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Uruguay, 2005–2024

-20020402005201420242005: 6.6 %2006: 1.7 %2007: -11.4 %2008: -23.2 %2009: -23.1 %2010: -17.8 %2011: -20 %2012: -10.5 %2013: -15.2 %2014: -18.3 %2015: -6.1 %2016: 4.6 %2017: 5.5 %2018: 30 %2019: 27.8 %2020: 17.4 %2021: 3.4 %2022: -7.1 %2023: -27 %2024: -12.4 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Uruguay stood at -12.4%.

The figure is up 54.1% on the previous year and up 32.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Uruguay peaked at 30.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -27.0%, in 2023.

Uruguay ranks 160th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -9.9% -23.2% 6.6% 5
2010s -2.0% -20.0% 30.0% 10
2020s -5.2% -27.0% 17.4% 5

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 157 Kazakhstan -11.0% compare
  2. 158 Bosnia and Herzegovina -11.9% compare
  3. 159 Italy -12.0% compare
  4. 161 Georgia -12.4% compare
  5. 162 Djibouti -12.5% compare
  6. 163 Jordan -13.0% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Uruguay β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Uruguay?
Change in maximum river flow in Uruguay was -12.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 30.0% in 2018.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was -27.0% in 2023.
How does Uruguay rank for change in maximum river flow?
Uruguay ranks 160th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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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