Change in minimum river flow in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Change in minimum river flow was 7.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.7%
Change on year
down 33.5%
Rank
14th
of 39 groups
All-time high
18.6%
in 2005
All-time low
-18.2%
in 2013
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-20-10010202005201420242005: 18.6 %2006: 14.3 %2007: 7.6 %2008: 3.5 %2009: -4.5 %2010: -7.2 %2011: -11.8 %2012: -16.7 %2013: -18.2 %2014: -14.3 %2015: -15.3 %2016: -12.5 %2017: -4.1 %2018: -0.807 %2019: -1.6 %2020: 3.9 %2021: 7.8 %2022: 7.6 %2023: 11.6 %2024: 7.7 %

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

Analysis

Eastern Asia recorded 7.7% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

The figure is down 33.5% on the previous year and up 153.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Eastern Asia peaked at 18.6% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -18.2%, in 2013.

That places Eastern Asia 14th out of 39 groups 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 7.9% -4.5% 18.6% 5
2010s -10.3% -18.2% -0.8% 10
2020s 7.7% 3.9% 11.6% 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 11 Zambia 47.2% compare
  2. 12 United Republic of Tanzania 46.5% compare
  3. 13 Senegal 44.9% compare
  4. 14 Rwanda 44.4% compare
  5. 15 Namibia 44.4% compare
  6. 16 Botswana 44.3% compare
  7. 17 Niger 44.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Eastern Asia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Eastern Asia?
Change in minimum river flow in Eastern Asia was 7.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 18.6% in 2005.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -18.2% in 2013.
How does Eastern Asia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Eastern Asia ranks 14th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 153.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern 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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