Change in minimum river flow in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Change in minimum river flow was 12.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.0%
Change on year
up 348.2%
World rank
63rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
39.7%
in 2013
All-time low
-23.2%
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Australia and New Zealand, 2005–2024

-20020402005201420242005: -1.3 %2006: -9.3 %2007: -21.4 %2008: -21.3 %2009: -15.4 %2010: -11.8 %2011: 3.9 %2012: 26 %2013: 39.7 %2014: 39.5 %2015: 33.8 %2016: 19 %2017: -2.6 %2018: -9.4 %2019: -14.4 %2020: -20.8 %2021: -23.2 %2022: -17.9 %2023: -4.8 %2024: 12 %

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

Analysis

Australia and New Zealand recorded 12.0% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 348.2% on the previous year and down 69.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 39.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, -23.2%, in 2021.

That places Australia and New Zealand 63rd out of 194 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 -13.7% -21.4% -1.3% 5
2010s 12.4% -14.4% 39.7% 10
2020s -10.9% -23.2% 12.0% 5

Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand

  1. 60 Egypt 12.4% compare
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  3. 62 Lebanon 12.3% compare
  4. 64 Vanuatu 11.8% compare
  5. 65 Sierra Leone 11.3% compare
  6. 66 Slovenia 11.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Australia and New Zealand?
Change in minimum river flow in Australia and New Zealand was 12.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 39.7% in 2013.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was -23.2% in 2021.
How does Australia and New Zealand rank for change in minimum river flow?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 63rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia and New Zealand 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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