Change in minimum river flow in Central Asia

Central Asia: Change in minimum river flow was -11.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-11.0%
Change on year
up 11.7%
Rank
37th
of 39 groups
All-time high
10.9%
in 2007
All-time low
-12.4%
in 2023
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Central Asia, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: 5.1 %2006: 8.9 %2007: 10.9 %2008: 5.5 %2009: -0.618 %2010: -10.3 %2011: -9.6 %2012: -9.8 %2013: -7.8 %2014: -4.5 %2015: -1.2 %2016: -4.6 %2017: -0.659 %2018: 3.8 %2019: 4.8 %2020: 6.5 %2021: 4.1 %2022: -4.7 %2023: -12.4 %2024: -11 %

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

Analysis

Central Asia recorded -11.0% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and down 142.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Central Asia peaked at 10.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.4%, in 2023.

That places Central Asia 37th out of 39 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 5.9% -0.6% 10.9% 5
2010s -4.0% -10.3% 4.8% 10
2020s -3.5% -12.4% 6.5% 5

Countries ranked near Central Asia

  1. 34 Micronesia 25.3% compare
  2. 35 Mozambique 24.9% compare
  3. 36 Liechtenstein 23.5% compare
  4. 37 Burundi 22.5% compare
  5. 38 Sao Tome and Principe 22.5% compare
  6. 39 Belgium 22.3% compare
  7. 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 Central Asia?
Change in minimum river flow in Central Asia was -11.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 10.9% in 2007.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -12.4% in 2023.
How does Central Asia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Central Asia ranks 37th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 142.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central Asia 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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