Change in minimum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Change in minimum river flow was 5.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.6%
Change on year
up 36.7%
Rank
16th
of 39 groups
All-time high
8.4%
in 2011
All-time low
-8.0%
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: 1.8 %2006: -0.815 %2007: -3.1 %2008: 0.765 %2009: 2.1 %2010: 5 %2011: 8.4 %2012: 8.2 %2013: 4.5 %2014: 2.6 %2015: 1.1 %2016: -4.9 %2017: -4.4 %2018: -6.5 %2019: -7.9 %2020: -8 %2021: 1.1 %2022: 1.3 %2023: 4.1 %2024: 5.6 %

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

Analysis

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) recorded 5.6% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of up 36.7% on the previous year and up 116.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 8.4% in 2011 and was at its lowest, -8.0%, in 2020.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 16th of 39 groups 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 0.2% -3.1% 2.1% 5
2010s 0.6% -7.9% 8.4% 10
2020s 0.8% -8.0% 5.6% 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 13 Senegal 44.9% compare
  2. 14 Rwanda 44.4% compare
  3. 15 Namibia 44.4% compare
  4. 16 Botswana 44.3% compare
  5. 17 Niger 44.1% compare
  6. 18 Lesotho 44.0% compare
  7. 19 Cyprus 42.6% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Change in minimum river flow in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 5.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 8.4% in 2011.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was -8.0% in 2020.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for change in minimum river flow?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 16th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 116.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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