Change in minimum river flow in Germany

Germany: Change in minimum river flow was -3.1% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.1%
Change on year
up 67.2%
World rank
122nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
13.8%
in 2015
All-time low
-19.0%
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Germany, 2005–2024

-20-100102005201420242005: 11.2 %2006: 0.942 %2007: -8.7 %2008: -13.2 %2009: -3.8 %2010: -6 %2011: 6.7 %2012: 2.9 %2013: -0.627 %2014: 5.3 %2015: 13.8 %2016: 0.392 %2017: 1.6 %2018: -1 %2019: -16 %2020: -19 %2021: -14.6 %2022: -7.4 %2023: -9.4 %2024: -3.1 %

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

Analysis

Germany recorded -3.1% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 67.2% on the previous year and down 158.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Germany peaked at 13.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -19.0%, in 2020.

That places Germany 122nd out of 210 countries 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 -2.7% -13.2% 11.2% 5
2010s 0.7% -16.0% 13.8% 10
2020s -10.7% -19.0% -3.1% 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 119 Slovakia -2.6% compare
  2. 120 Republic of Korea -2.7% compare
  3. 121 Bangladesh -3.0% compare
  4. 123 Latvia -3.2% compare
  5. 124 Sri Lanka -3.3% compare
  6. 125 Lithuania -3.6% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Germany?
Change in minimum river flow in Germany was -3.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 13.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -19.0% in 2020.
How does Germany rank for change in minimum river flow?
Germany ranks 122nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 158.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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