Change in maximum river flow in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Change in maximum river flow was 39.1% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
39.1%
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
25th
of 210 countries
All-time high
39.1%
in 2024
All-time low
-49.0%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in maximum river flow in Zimbabwe, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: -19.4 %2006: -36.7 %2007: -49 %2008: -28 %2009: 3.6 %2010: 11.7 %2011: 26 %2012: 34.4 %2013: 22.4 %2014: 6.5 %2015: 9.3 %2016: 6.7 %2017: 2.2 %2018: 15.3 %2019: 13.2 %2020: -1.6 %2021: 7.7 %2022: 29.9 %2023: 36.3 %2024: 39.1 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in maximum river flow in Zimbabwe stood at 39.1%. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 499.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in maximum river flow in Zimbabwe peaked at 39.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -49.0%, in 2007.

Zimbabwe ranks 25th 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 -25.9% -49.0% 3.6% 5
2010s 14.8% 2.2% 34.4% 10
2020s 22.3% -1.6% 39.1% 5

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See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in maximum river flow in Zimbabwe?
Change in maximum river flow in Zimbabwe was 39.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in maximum river flow recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 39.1% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in maximum river flow recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was -49.0% in 2007.
How does Zimbabwe rank for change in maximum river flow?
Zimbabwe ranks 25th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in maximum river flow rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 499.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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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