Change in minimum river flow in Eswatini

Eswatini: Change in minimum river flow was 17.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.6%
Change on year
up 148.0%
World rank
49th
of 210 countries
All-time high
62.3%
in 2005
All-time low
-59.5%
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Eswatini, 2005–2024

-50-25025502005201420242005: 62.3 %2006: -11 %2007: -27.3 %2008: -27.1 %2009: -13 %2010: -11.5 %2011: 4.1 %2012: -1.6 %2013: 6.6 %2014: 9.4 %2015: 8.7 %2016: -13.1 %2017: -32.1 %2018: -37.8 %2019: -46.8 %2020: -59.5 %2021: -42.7 %2022: -27.6 %2023: 7.1 %2024: 17.6 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Eswatini is 17.6%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 148.0% on the previous year and up 86.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Eswatini peaked at 62.3% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -59.5%, in 2020.

That places Eswatini 49th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -3.2% -27.3% 62.3% 5
2010s -11.4% -46.8% 9.4% 10
2020s -21.0% -59.5% 17.6% 5

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  4. 50 El Salvador 17.5% compare
  5. 51 Uganda 17.1% compare
  6. 52 Czechia 16.6% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Eswatini?
Change in minimum river flow in Eswatini was 17.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 62.3% in 2005.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was -59.5% in 2020.
How does Eswatini rank for change in minimum river flow?
Eswatini ranks 49th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is up 86.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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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