Change in maximum river flow in World

World: Change in maximum river flow was 5.3% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.3%
Change on year
down 18.5%
Rank
19th
of 39 groups
All-time high
6.5%
in 2023
All-time low
-3.8%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in World, 2005–2024

-5-2.502.557.52005201420242005: -2.3 %2006: -3.8 %2007: -3.8 %2008: -2.8 %2009: -0.87 %2010: -0.084 %2011: 1.2 %2012: 2.5 %2013: 1.3 %2014: 1.5 %2015: 1.5 %2016: 1.2 %2017: 1 %2018: 1.2 %2019: 0.902 %2020: 0.88 %2021: 3 %2022: 3 %2023: 6.5 %2024: 5.3 %

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

Analysis

World recorded 5.3% for change in maximum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 18.5% on the previous year and up 251.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in World peaked at 6.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -3.8%, in 2007.

World ranks 19th 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 -2.7% -3.8% -0.9% 5
2010s 1.2% -0.1% 2.5% 10
2020s 3.7% 0.9% 6.5% 5

Countries ranked near World

  1. 16 Gambia 46.9% compare
  2. 17 Cyprus 46.2% compare
  3. 18 Mauritania 45.7% compare
  4. 19 United Republic of Tanzania 44.3% compare
  5. 20 New Caledonia 43.9% compare
  6. 21 Nicaragua 43.2% compare
  7. 22 Fiji 40.6% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in World?
Change in maximum river flow in World was 5.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 6.5% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was -3.8% in 2007.
How does World rank for change in maximum river flow?
World ranks 19th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is up 251.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World 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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