Change in minimum river flow in Caribbean

Caribbean: Change in minimum river flow was -25.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-25.9%
Change on year
down 113.7%
Rank
38th
of 39 groups
All-time high
37.4%
in 2013
All-time low
-35.3%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Caribbean, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: -35.3 %2006: -32.5 %2007: -10.7 %2008: -1.3 %2009: 21.8 %2010: 32.1 %2011: 30.2 %2012: 28.9 %2013: 37.4 %2014: 26 %2015: 11.9 %2016: 4.5 %2017: -17.4 %2018: -12.6 %2019: -12.3 %2020: -8.7 %2021: -3.9 %2022: 7.1 %2023: -12.1 %2024: -25.9 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Caribbean is -25.9%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 113.7% on the previous year and down 199.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Caribbean peaked at 37.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, -35.3%, in 2005.

Caribbean ranks 38th of 39 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -11.6% -35.3% 21.8% 5
2010s 12.9% -17.4% 37.4% 10
2020s -8.7% -25.9% 7.1% 5

Countries ranked near Caribbean

  1. 35 Mozambique 24.9% compare
  2. 36 Liechtenstein 23.5% compare
  3. 37 Burundi 22.5% compare
  4. 38 Sao Tome and Principe 22.5% compare
  5. 39 Belgium 22.3% compare
  6. 40 Nepal 22.3% compare
  7. 41 Bahamas 22.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Caribbean?
Change in minimum river flow in Caribbean was -25.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Caribbean?
The highest recorded value was 37.4% in 2013.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Caribbean?
The lowest recorded value was -35.3% in 2005.
How does Caribbean rank for change in minimum river flow?
Caribbean ranks 38th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Caribbean?
Over the last ten years it is down 199.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Caribbean 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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