Change in minimum river flow in Malaysia

Malaysia: Change in minimum river flow was 20.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
20.6%
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
45th
of 210 countries
All-time high
27.6%
in 2012
All-time low
-24.1%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Malaysia, 2005–2024

-200202005201420242005: -17.7 %2006: -24.1 %2007: -22.9 %2008: -7.8 %2009: 11.6 %2010: 15.3 %2011: 27.2 %2012: 27.6 %2013: 22.4 %2014: 8.7 %2015: 8.7 %2016: 0.2 %2017: -2.8 %2018: 0.938 %2019: -1.9 %2020: -6.2 %2021: 3.7 %2022: 11.6 %2023: 18.5 %2024: 20.6 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Malaysia is 20.6%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 136.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Malaysia peaked at 27.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -24.1%, in 2006.

Malaysia ranks 45th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -12.2% -24.1% 11.6% 5
2010s 10.6% -2.8% 27.6% 10
2020s 9.7% -6.2% 20.6% 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 42 Nicaragua 21.4% compare
  2. 43 Nigeria 20.7% compare
  3. 44 Malta 20.6% compare
  4. 46 Finland 19.3% compare
  5. 47 Fiji 18.1% compare
  6. 48 Norway 18.0% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Malaysia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Malaysia?
Change in minimum river flow in Malaysia was 20.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 27.6% in 2012.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was -24.1% in 2006.
How does Malaysia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Malaysia ranks 45th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 136.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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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