Change in minimum river flow in Cyprus

Cyprus: Change in minimum river flow was 42.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
42.6%
Change on year
down 8.5%
World rank
20th
of 226 countries
All-time high
46.6%
in 2023
All-time low
-49.7%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Cyprus, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: 29.1 %2006: 42.1 %2007: 42.6 %2008: 10.4 %2009: -19.4 %2010: -49.7 %2011: -37.2 %2012: -32.5 %2013: 9.1 %2014: 26.3 %2015: 13 %2016: 2.2 %2017: -7 %2018: -36.4 %2019: -43.7 %2020: 7.6 %2021: 26.3 %2022: 36.5 %2023: 46.6 %2024: 42.6 %

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

Analysis

Cyprus recorded 42.6% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

The figure is down 8.5% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Cyprus peaked at 46.6% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -49.7%, in 2010.

That places Cyprus 20th out of 226 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Change in minimum river flow in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Change in minimum river flow (%) in Cyprus, 2005 to 2024.
Year % Change
2005 29.1% —
2006 42.1% +44.8%
2007 42.6% +1.2%
2008 10.4% -75.6%
2009 -19.4% -286.5%
2010 -49.7% +156.2%
2011 -37.2% -25.1%
2012 -32.5% -12.6%
2013 9.1% -127.9%
2014 26.3% +190.4%
2015 13.0% -50.8%
2016 2.2% -82.8%
2017 -7.0% -414.3%
2018 -36.4% +418.8%
2019 -43.7% +20.3%
2020 7.6% -117.5%
2021 26.3% +244.5%
2022 36.5% +38.7%
2023 46.6% +27.7%
2024 42.6% -8.5%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 42.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is -1.8%. (74 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 42.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -5.1%. (52 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.0% -19.4% 42.6% 5
2010s -15.6% -49.7% 26.3% 10
2020s 31.9% 7.6% 46.6% 5

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 17 Botswana 44.3% compare
  2. 18 Niger 44.1% compare
  3. 19 Lesotho 44.0% compare
  4. 21 Mauritania 41.0% compare
  5. 22 Mali 40.3% compare
  6. 23 Côte d'Ivoire 39.9% compare
  7. 23 Cote d'Ivoire 39.9% compare

See the full ranking of 262 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Cyprus?
Change in minimum river flow in Cyprus was 42.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 46.6% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was -49.7% in 2010.
How does Cyprus rank for change in minimum river flow?
Cyprus ranks 20th out of 226 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus 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
262 places, 5,240 data points, 2005–2024
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