Change in minimum river flow in Botswana

Botswana: Change in minimum river flow was 44.3% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
44.3%
Change on year
down 20.5%
World rank
16th
of 210 countries
All-time high
58.5%
in 2022
All-time low
-48.1%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Botswana, 2005–2024

-50-25025502005201420242005: -21.6 %2006: -46.8 %2007: -48.1 %2008: -43.5 %2009: -25.3 %2010: -7.3 %2011: 10.3 %2012: 14.6 %2013: 17.2 %2014: 12.9 %2015: 22.3 %2016: 16.6 %2017: 8 %2018: 28.8 %2019: 35.5 %2020: 6.7 %2021: 13.9 %2022: 58.5 %2023: 55.7 %2024: 44.3 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Botswana stood at 44.3%.

The figure is down 20.5% on the previous year and up 244.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Botswana peaked at 58.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -48.1%, in 2007.

Botswana ranks 16th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -37.1% -48.1% -21.6% 5
2010s 15.9% -7.3% 35.5% 10
2020s 35.8% 6.7% 58.5% 5

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 13 Senegal 44.9% compare
  2. 14 Rwanda 44.4% compare
  3. 15 Namibia 44.4% compare
  4. 17 Niger 44.1% compare
  5. 18 Lesotho 44.0% compare
  6. 19 Cyprus 42.6% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Botswana?
Change in minimum river flow in Botswana was 44.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 58.5% in 2022.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was -48.1% in 2007.
How does Botswana rank for change in minimum river flow?
Botswana ranks 16th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 244.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana 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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