Change in minimum river flow in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Change in minimum river flow was -9.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-9.5%
Change on year
up 17.1%
World rank
150th
of 210 countries
All-time high
16.0%
in 2015
All-time low
-15.1%
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Bulgaria, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: -2.9 %2006: 7.1 %2007: 2.8 %2008: -3.2 %2009: 4.2 %2010: 2 %2011: 7.6 %2012: 1.2 %2013: -0.399 %2014: 4.2 %2015: 16 %2016: -3.6 %2017: 2.5 %2018: 5.6 %2019: -1.3 %2020: -15.1 %2021: -10 %2022: -10.4 %2023: -11.5 %2024: -9.5 %

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

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded -9.5% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of up 17.1% on the previous year and down 327.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Bulgaria peaked at 16.0% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -15.1%, in 2020.

That places Bulgaria 150th 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 1.6% -3.2% 7.1% 5
2010s 3.4% -3.6% 16.0% 10
2020s -11.3% -15.1% -9.5% 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 147 Tajikistan -9.1% compare
  2. 148 Madagascar -9.3% compare
  3. 149 Montenegro -9.5% compare
  4. 151 Mexico -10.1% compare
  5. 152 Kazakhstan -10.1% compare
  6. 153 San Marino -10.5% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Bulgaria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Bulgaria?
Change in minimum river flow in Bulgaria was -9.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 16.0% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was -15.1% in 2020.
How does Bulgaria rank for change in minimum river flow?
Bulgaria ranks 150th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 327.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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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