Change in minimum river flow in Kenya

Kenya: Change in minimum river flow was 6.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.9%
Change on year
down 69.9%
World rank
84th
of 210 countries
All-time high
26.6%
in 2021
All-time low
-10.7%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Kenya, 2005–2024

-1001020302005201420242005: -10.7 %2006: 1.3 %2007: -6.7 %2008: 1 %2009: -1.1 %2010: -5.7 %2011: 1.6 %2012: -0.315 %2013: -3.1 %2014: 9.9 %2015: 21.9 %2016: 13.1 %2017: 21.7 %2018: 5.8 %2019: 6.4 %2020: -5.4 %2021: 26.6 %2022: 21 %2023: 22.9 %2024: 6.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Kenya stood at 6.9%.

The figure is down 69.9% on the previous year and down 30.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Kenya peaked at 26.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -10.7%, in 2005.

Kenya ranks 84th 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 -3.2% -10.7% 1.3% 5
2010s 7.1% -5.7% 21.9% 10
2020s 14.4% -5.4% 26.6% 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 81 Belarus 7.1% compare
  2. 82 Denmark 7.1% compare
  3. 83 Equatorial Guinea 7.1% compare
  4. 85 Democratic Republic of the Congo 6.7% compare
  5. 86 Luxembourg 5.8% compare
  6. 87 Russian Federation 5.7% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Kenya?
Change in minimum river flow in Kenya was 6.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 26.6% in 2021.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was -10.7% in 2005.
How does Kenya rank for change in minimum river flow?
Kenya ranks 84th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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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