Change in minimum river flow in Namibia

Namibia: Change in minimum river flow was 44.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
44.4%
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
15th
of 210 countries
All-time high
45.1%
in 2023
All-time low
-29.7%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Namibia, 2005–2024

-20020402005201420242005: 14.3 %2006: -8.8 %2007: -25.1 %2008: -29.7 %2009: -19.7 %2010: -11.5 %2011: 2.6 %2012: 17.2 %2013: 22.2 %2014: 19 %2015: 18 %2016: 6.4 %2017: -8.8 %2018: -7.9 %2019: -6.8 %2020: -20.7 %2021: -6.7 %2022: 23.1 %2023: 45.1 %2024: 44.4 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Namibia is 44.4%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 133.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Namibia peaked at 45.1% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -29.7%, in 2008.

Namibia ranks 15th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 -13.8% -29.7% 14.3% 5
2010s 5.0% -11.5% 22.2% 10
2020s 17.0% -20.7% 45.1% 5

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 12 United Republic of Tanzania 46.5% compare
  2. 13 Senegal 44.9% compare
  3. 14 Rwanda 44.4% compare
  4. 16 Botswana 44.3% compare
  5. 17 Niger 44.1% compare
  6. 18 Lesotho 44.0% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Namibia

All data for Namibia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Namibia?
Change in minimum river flow in Namibia was 44.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 45.1% in 2023.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -29.7% in 2008.
How does Namibia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Namibia ranks 15th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 133.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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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