Change in minimum river flow in China

China: Change in minimum river flow was 7.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.6%
Change on year
down 34.5%
World rank
80th
of 210 countries
All-time high
18.8%
in 2005
All-time low
-18.5%
in 2013
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in China, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: 18.8 %2006: 14.4 %2007: 7.7 %2008: 3.5 %2009: -4.5 %2010: -7.3 %2011: -11.9 %2012: -17 %2013: -18.5 %2014: -14.6 %2015: -15.6 %2016: -12.7 %2017: -4.2 %2018: -0.814 %2019: -1.6 %2020: 4 %2021: 7.9 %2022: 7.6 %2023: 11.5 %2024: 7.6 %

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

Analysis

China recorded 7.6% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of down 34.5% on the previous year and up 151.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in China peaked at 18.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -18.5%, in 2013.

That places China 80th 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 8.0% -4.5% 18.8% 5
2010s -10.4% -18.5% -0.8% 10
2020s 7.7% 4.0% 11.5% 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 77 Philippines 8.3% compare
  2. 78 Yemen 8.3% compare
  3. 79 Ireland 8.3% compare
  4. 81 Belarus 7.1% compare
  5. 82 Denmark 7.1% compare
  6. 83 Equatorial Guinea 7.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in China?
Change in minimum river flow in China was 7.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 18.8% in 2005.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -18.5% in 2013.
How does China rank for change in minimum river flow?
China ranks 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 151.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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