Change in minimum river flow in Europe

Europe: Change in minimum river flow was 3.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.5%
Change on year
up 221.6%
Rank
20th
of 39 groups
All-time high
3.5%
in 2024
All-time low
-7.0%
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Europe, 2005–2024

-7.5-5-2.502.52005201420242005: 2.1 %2006: 2.8 %2007: 0.569 %2008: -0.343 %2009: 1.8 %2010: 3.4 %2011: 2.6 %2012: 2.6 %2013: -0.615 %2014: -0.221 %2015: 1.5 %2016: -2.4 %2017: -1.4 %2018: -1.7 %2019: -3.5 %2020: -7 %2021: -2.8 %2022: -1.3 %2023: 1.1 %2024: 3.5 %

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

Analysis

Europe recorded 3.5% for change in minimum river flow in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 221.6% on the previous year and up 1,667.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Europe peaked at 3.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -7.0%, in 2020.

That places Europe 20th 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 1.4% -0.3% 2.8% 5
2010s 0.0% -3.5% 3.4% 10
2020s -1.3% -7.0% 3.5% 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 17 Niger 44.1% compare
  2. 18 Lesotho 44.0% compare
  3. 19 Cyprus 42.6% compare
  4. 20 Mauritania 41.0% compare
  5. 21 Mali 40.3% compare
  6. 22 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire 39.9% compare
  7. 23 Gabon 39.4% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Europe?
Change in minimum river flow in Europe was 3.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was -7.0% in 2020.
How does Europe rank for change in minimum river flow?
Europe ranks 20th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,667.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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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