Change in minimum river flow in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe: Change in minimum river flow was 3.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.9%
Change on year
up 144.5%
Rank
19th
of 39 groups
All-time high
4.2%
in 2010
All-time low
-6.8%
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-7.5-5-2.502.552005201420242005: 2.1 %2006: 3.3 %2007: 1.5 %2008: 0.815 %2009: 2.3 %2010: 4.2 %2011: 2.5 %2012: 2.9 %2013: -0.696 %2014: -0.532 %2015: 0.497 %2016: -3 %2017: -2.3 %2018: -2.4 %2019: -3.6 %2020: -6.8 %2021: -2.5 %2022: -1.1 %2023: 1.6 %2024: 3.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Eastern Europe stood at 3.9%.

The figure is up 144.5% on the previous year and up 831.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Eastern Europe peaked at 4.2% in 2010 and was at its lowest, -6.8%, in 2020.

That places Eastern Europe 19th 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 2.0% 0.8% 3.3% 5
2010s -0.2% -3.6% 4.2% 10
2020s -1.0% -6.8% 3.9% 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Europe

  1. 16 Botswana 44.3% compare
  2. 17 Niger 44.1% compare
  3. 18 Lesotho 44.0% compare
  4. 19 Cyprus 42.6% compare
  5. 20 Mauritania 41.0% compare
  6. 21 Mali 40.3% compare
  7. 22 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire 39.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Eastern Europe β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Eastern Europe?
Change in minimum river flow in Eastern Europe was 3.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Eastern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2010.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Eastern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was -6.8% in 2020.
How does Eastern Europe rank for change in minimum river flow?
Eastern Europe ranks 19th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Eastern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 831.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Europe 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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