Change in minimum river flow in Gambia

Gambia: Change in minimum river flow was 53.8% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
53.8%
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
7th
of 210 countries
All-time high
53.8%
in 2024
All-time low
-40.2%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Gambia, 2005–2024

-40-2002040602005201420242005: -1.2 %2006: -17.8 %2007: -31.5 %2008: -40.2 %2009: -29.7 %2010: -28.6 %2011: -13 %2012: 7.7 %2013: 20.8 %2014: 25.3 %2015: 20 %2016: 2.1 %2017: -7.9 %2018: 0.593 %2019: -3.3 %2020: 9.8 %2021: 32.5 %2022: 53.7 %2023: 52.1 %2024: 53.8 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Gambia stood at 53.8%. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 112.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Gambia peaked at 53.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -40.2%, in 2008.

That places Gambia 7th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 -24.1% -40.2% -1.2% 5
2010s 2.4% -28.6% 25.3% 10
2020s 40.4% 9.8% 53.8% 5

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 4 French Guiana 81.7% compare
  2. 5 Guam 63.8% compare
  3. 6 Ghana 58.0% compare
  4. 8 New Caledonia 53.2% compare
  5. 9 Burkina Faso 52.1% compare
  6. 10 Guyana 50.5% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Gambia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Gambia?
Change in minimum river flow in Gambia was 53.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 53.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was -40.2% in 2008.
How does Gambia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Gambia ranks 7th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia 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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