Change in maximum river flow in Western Europe

Western Europe: Change in maximum river flow was 6.1% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.1%
Change on year
down 33.3%
Rank
18th
of 39 groups
All-time high
10.5%
in 2005
All-time low
-10.7%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Western Europe, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: 10.5 %2006: 3.8 %2007: -1.3 %2008: -7.7 %2009: -10.3 %2010: -10.7 %2011: -7.7 %2012: -8.7 %2013: -5.2 %2014: -0.517 %2015: -0.688 %2016: -1.1 %2017: 1.4 %2018: -4.6 %2019: -1.3 %2020: 0.857 %2021: 3.7 %2022: 6.2 %2023: 9.1 %2024: 6.1 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in maximum river flow in Western Europe is 6.1%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and up 1,277.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Western Europe peaked at 10.5% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -10.7%, in 2010.

Western Europe ranks 18th of 39 groups on this measure, 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 -1.0% -10.3% 10.5% 5
2010s -3.9% -10.7% 1.4% 10
2020s 5.2% 0.9% 9.1% 5

Countries ranked near Western Europe

  1. 15 Gabon 46.9% compare
  2. 16 Gambia 46.9% compare
  3. 17 Cyprus 46.2% compare
  4. 18 Mauritania 45.7% compare
  5. 19 United Republic of Tanzania 44.3% compare
  6. 20 New Caledonia 43.9% compare
  7. 21 Nicaragua 43.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Western Europe

All data for Western Europe β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Western Europe?
Change in maximum river flow in Western Europe was 6.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Western Europe?
The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 2005.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Western Europe?
The lowest recorded value was -10.7% in 2010.
How does Western Europe rank for change in maximum river flow?
Western Europe ranks 18th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Western Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,277.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Europe 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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