Change in minimum river flow in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Change in minimum river flow was -2.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-2.7%
Change on year
up 38.4%
World rank
128th
of 225 countries
All-time high
32.5%
in 2006
All-time low
-26.1%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Republic of Korea, 2005–2024

-20020402005201420242005: 30.4 %2006: 32.5 %2007: 28 %2008: 18.4 %2009: -11.3 %2010: -26.1 %2011: -20.8 %2012: -17.3 %2013: -6.7 %2014: 10.6 %2015: 11.7 %2016: 5.3 %2017: 7.5 %2018: -6.5 %2019: -19.7 %2020: -15.9 %2021: -10.9 %2022: -4.8 %2023: -4.4 %2024: -2.7 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Republic of Korea is -2.7%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 38.4% on the previous year and down 125.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Republic of Korea peaked at 32.5% in 2006 and was at its lowest, -26.1%, in 2010.

Republic of Korea ranks 128th of 225 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.

Change in minimum river flow in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Change in minimum river flow (%) in Republic of Korea, 2005 to 2024.
Year % Change
2005 30.4%
2006 32.5% +7.0%
2007 28.0% -13.9%
2008 18.4% -34.3%
2009 -11.3% -161.4%
2010 -26.1% +131.2%
2011 -20.8% -20.4%
2012 -17.3% -16.8%
2013 -6.7% -61.3%
2014 10.6% -257.9%
2015 11.7% +10.4%
2016 5.3% -54.2%
2017 7.5% +39.5%
2018 -6.5% -187.9%
2019 -19.7% +201.1%
2020 -15.9% -19.3%
2021 -10.9% -31.5%
2022 -4.8% -55.7%
2023 -4.4% -9.7%
2024 -2.7% -38.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.6% -11.3% 32.5% 5
2010s -6.2% -26.1% 11.7% 10
2020s -7.7% -15.9% -2.7% 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 125 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) -2.2% compare
  2. 126 Libya -2.3% compare
  3. 127 Slovakia -2.6% compare
  4. 128 Republic of Korea -2.7% compare
  5. 130 Bangladesh -3.0% compare
  6. 131 Germany -3.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Republic of Korea?
Change in minimum river flow in Republic of Korea was -2.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 32.5% in 2006.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -26.1% in 2010.
How does Republic of Korea rank for change in minimum river flow?
Republic of Korea ranks 128th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 125.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea 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
262 places, 5,240 data points, 2005–2024
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