Change in minimum river flow in Middle Africa

Middle Africa: Change in minimum river flow was 5.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.6%
Change on year
up 103.0%
Rank
17th
of 39 groups
All-time high
14.0%
in 2011
All-time low
-12.1%
in 2018
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Middle Africa, 2005–2024

-100102005201420242005: 3.9 %2006: -0.448 %2007: -1.3 %2008: 3.5 %2009: 5.7 %2010: 10.1 %2011: 14 %2012: 10.3 %2013: 4.7 %2014: -0.495 %2015: -3.7 %2016: -11.5 %2017: -11.9 %2018: -12.1 %2019: -11.3 %2020: -10.3 %2021: -2.1 %2022: -1.7 %2023: 2.7 %2024: 5.6 %

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

Analysis

Middle Africa recorded 5.6% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

The figure is up 103.0% on the previous year and up 1,225.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Middle Africa peaked at 14.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, -12.1%, in 2018.

That places Middle Africa 17th out of 39 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 2.3% -1.3% 5.7% 5
2010s -1.2% -12.1% 14.0% 10
2020s -1.1% -10.3% 5.6% 5

Countries ranked near Middle Africa

  1. 14 Rwanda 44.4% compare
  2. 15 Namibia 44.4% compare
  3. 16 Botswana 44.3% compare
  4. 17 Niger 44.1% compare
  5. 18 Lesotho 44.0% compare
  6. 19 Cyprus 42.6% compare
  7. 20 Mauritania 41.0% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Middle Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Middle Africa?
Change in minimum river flow in Middle Africa 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 Middle Africa?
The highest recorded value was 14.0% in 2011.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Middle Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -12.1% in 2018.
How does Middle Africa rank for change in minimum river flow?
Middle Africa ranks 17th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Middle Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,225.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle Africa 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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