Change in minimum river flow in French Guiana

French Guiana: Change in minimum river flow was 81.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
81.7%
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
4th
of 210 countries
All-time high
85.7%
in 2023
All-time low
-28.6%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in French Guiana, 2005–2024

-2502550752005201420242005: -17.4 %2006: -28.6 %2007: -25.5 %2008: -21.8 %2009: -2.5 %2010: -1.7 %2011: -6.1 %2012: -1.9 %2013: -0.632 %2014: -13.3 %2015: -1.7 %2016: 6.2 %2017: -6.4 %2018: 5.6 %2019: 22.9 %2020: 20.9 %2021: 19 %2022: 52.5 %2023: 85.7 %2024: 81.7 %

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

Analysis

French Guiana recorded 81.7% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 714.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in French Guiana peaked at 85.7% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -28.6%, in 2006.

French Guiana ranks 4th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -19.2% -28.6% -2.5% 5
2010s 0.3% -13.3% 22.9% 10
2020s 51.9% 19.0% 85.7% 5

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia 115.5% compare
  2. 2 Kuwait 103.5% compare
  3. 3 Suriname 85.7% compare
  4. 5 Guam 63.8% compare
  5. 6 Ghana 58.0% compare
  6. 7 Gambia 53.8% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for French Guiana β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in French Guiana?
Change in minimum river flow in French Guiana was 81.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 85.7% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was -28.6% in 2006.
How does French Guiana rank for change in minimum river flow?
French Guiana ranks 4th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 714.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Guiana 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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