Change in minimum river flow in New Zealand

New Zealand: Change in minimum river flow was 3.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.9%
Change on year
up 42.6%
World rank
95th
of 210 countries
All-time high
9.8%
in 2007
All-time low
-8.6%
in 2018
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in New Zealand, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: 6.7 %2006: 8.5 %2007: 9.8 %2008: 8.2 %2009: 8.1 %2010: -1.1 %2011: -5.4 %2012: 0.553 %2013: 0.632 %2014: -0.195 %2015: -5 %2016: -5.2 %2017: -7.1 %2018: -8.6 %2019: -4.8 %2020: -0.625 %2021: 3.3 %2022: -1 %2023: 2.7 %2024: 3.9 %

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

Analysis

New Zealand recorded 3.9% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

The figure is up 42.6% on the previous year and up 2,079.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in New Zealand peaked at 9.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -8.6%, in 2018.

New Zealand ranks 95th of 210 countries 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 8.3% 6.7% 9.8% 5
2010s -3.6% -8.6% 0.6% 10
2020s 1.6% -1.0% 3.9% 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 92 Ethiopia 4.9% compare
  2. 93 Costa Rica 4.8% compare
  3. 94 Congo 4.5% compare
  4. 96 India 3.8% compare
  5. 97 Solomon Islands 3.2% compare
  6. 98 Poland 2.7% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in New Zealand?
Change in minimum river flow in New Zealand was 3.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 9.8% in 2007.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was -8.6% in 2018.
How does New Zealand rank for change in minimum river flow?
New Zealand ranks 95th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,079.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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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