Change in minimum river flow in France

France: Change in minimum river flow was -5.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-5.9%
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
135th
of 210 countries
All-time high
14.6%
in 2017
All-time low
-13.0%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in France, 2005–2024

-100102005201420242005: 10.2 %2006: 0.18 %2007: -9 %2008: -13 %2009: -3.1 %2010: -8.3 %2011: -0.576 %2012: -8.2 %2013: -6.7 %2014: -1.4 %2015: 9.9 %2016: 7.4 %2017: 14.6 %2018: 6.9 %2019: -5.4 %2020: -11.8 %2021: -10.8 %2022: -5.4 %2023: -5.2 %2024: -5.9 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in France is -5.9%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 321.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in France peaked at 14.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, -13.0%, in 2008.

France ranks 135th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 -2.9% -13.0% 10.2% 5
2010s 0.8% -8.3% 14.6% 10
2020s -7.8% -11.8% -5.2% 5

Countries ranked near France

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  4. 136 Serbia -6.0% compare
  5. 137 Ukraine -6.1% compare
  6. 138 Guatemala -6.3% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in France?
Change in minimum river flow in France was -5.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 14.6% in 2017.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -13.0% in 2008.
How does France rank for change in minimum river flow?
France ranks 135th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 321.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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