Change in minimum river flow in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Change in minimum river flow was -4.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-4.9%
Change on year
up 27.9%
World rank
132nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
13.3%
in 2015
All-time low
-13.4%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Afghanistan, 2005–2024

-100102005201420242005: -13.4 %2006: -5.2 %2007: 5 %2008: 11.4 %2009: 6.5 %2010: -4.7 %2011: -1.5 %2012: -3.9 %2013: -0.549 %2014: 9.1 %2015: 13.3 %2016: 6.9 %2017: 8.2 %2018: 8.5 %2019: 1.5 %2020: 4.8 %2021: 7.2 %2022: -0.28 %2023: -6.8 %2024: -4.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Afghanistan stood at -4.9%.

That represents a change of up 27.9% on the previous year and down 154.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Afghanistan peaked at 13.3% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -13.4%, in 2005.

That places Afghanistan 132nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 0.9% -13.4% 11.4% 5
2010s 3.7% -4.7% 13.3% 10
2020s 0.0% -6.8% 7.2% 5

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 129 Hungary -4.7% compare
  2. 130 Albania -4.7% compare
  3. 131 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -4.8% compare
  4. 133 Andorra -5.4% compare
  5. 134 Colombia -5.7% compare
  6. 135 France -5.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Afghanistan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Afghanistan?
Change in minimum river flow in Afghanistan was -4.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 13.3% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -13.4% in 2005.
How does Afghanistan rank for change in minimum river flow?
Afghanistan ranks 132nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 154.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Change in minimum river flow (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Change in minimum 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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