Change in minimum river flow in Ireland

Ireland: Change in minimum river flow was 8.3% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.3%
Change on year
up 496.7%
World rank
79th
of 210 countries
All-time high
20.2%
in 2013
All-time low
-12.2%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Ireland, 2005–2024

-10010202005201420242005: -11.3 %2006: -11.3 %2007: -12.2 %2008: -9.6 %2009: -3.9 %2010: 7.1 %2011: 11.7 %2012: 14.2 %2013: 20.2 %2014: 12.4 %2015: 3.1 %2016: 5.5 %2017: 11.6 %2018: -1.3 %2019: -3 %2020: 1.1 %2021: 1.7 %2022: -1.5 %2023: -2.1 %2024: 8.3 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Ireland stood at 8.3%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 496.7% on the previous year and down 33.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Ireland peaked at 20.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, -12.2%, in 2007.

That places Ireland 79th 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 -9.7% -12.2% -3.9% 5
2010s 8.2% -3.0% 20.2% 10
2020s 1.5% -2.1% 8.3% 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 76 Japan 8.6% compare
  2. 77 Philippines 8.3% compare
  3. 78 Yemen 8.3% compare
  4. 80 China 7.6% compare
  5. 81 Belarus 7.1% compare
  6. 82 Denmark 7.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Ireland

All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Ireland?
Change in minimum river flow in Ireland was 8.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 20.2% in 2013.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -12.2% in 2007.
How does Ireland rank for change in minimum river flow?
Ireland ranks 79th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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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