Change in minimum river flow in Lesotho

Lesotho: Change in minimum river flow was 44.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
44.0%
Change on year
up 39.7%
World rank
18th
of 210 countries
All-time high
53.2%
in 2005
All-time low
-36.5%
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Lesotho, 2005–2024

-40-2002040602005201420242005: 53.2 %2006: 31.3 %2007: 29.7 %2008: -1.4 %2009: -4.2 %2010: -2.8 %2011: -10.6 %2012: -29.1 %2013: -18.7 %2014: -17.7 %2015: -13.9 %2016: -18.2 %2017: -21.2 %2018: -23.7 %2019: -24.8 %2020: -36.5 %2021: -29.9 %2022: -3.9 %2023: 31.5 %2024: 44 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Lesotho is 44.0%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 39.7% on the previous year and up 348.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Lesotho peaked at 53.2% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -36.5%, in 2020.

That places Lesotho 18th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.7% -4.2% 53.2% 5
2010s -18.1% -29.1% -2.8% 10
2020s 1.0% -36.5% 44.0% 5

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 15 Namibia 44.4% compare
  2. 16 Botswana 44.3% compare
  3. 17 Niger 44.1% compare
  4. 19 Cyprus 42.6% compare
  5. 20 Mauritania 41.0% compare
  6. 21 Mali 40.3% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Lesotho

All data for Lesotho β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Lesotho?
Change in minimum river flow in Lesotho was 44.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 53.2% in 2005.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -36.5% in 2020.
How does Lesotho rank for change in minimum river flow?
Lesotho ranks 18th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 348.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho 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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