Change in minimum river flow in Burundi

Burundi: Change in minimum river flow was 22.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
22.5%
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
37th
of 210 countries
All-time high
22.5%
in 2024
All-time low
-9.5%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Burundi, 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: -9.5 %2006: -1.1 %2007: -0.9 %2008: 3.1 %2009: 1.1 %2010: 0.699 %2011: 1.5 %2012: -0.826 %2013: 1.8 %2014: 9.5 %2015: 12.6 %2016: 8.3 %2017: 8.3 %2018: -3.3 %2019: -3.2 %2020: -3.8 %2021: 5.5 %2022: 7.1 %2023: 20.3 %2024: 22.5 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Burundi stood at 22.5%. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 137.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Burundi peaked at 22.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -9.5%, in 2005.

That places Burundi 37th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 -1.5% -9.5% 3.1% 5
2010s 3.5% -3.3% 12.6% 10
2020s 10.3% -3.8% 22.5% 5

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  3. 36 Liechtenstein 23.5% compare
  4. 38 Sao Tome and Principe 22.5% compare
  5. 39 Belgium 22.3% compare
  6. 40 Nepal 22.3% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Burundi?
Change in minimum river flow in Burundi was 22.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 22.5% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was -9.5% in 2005.
How does Burundi rank for change in minimum river flow?
Burundi ranks 37th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 137.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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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