Change in minimum river flow in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Change in minimum river flow was 21.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.4%
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
42nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
35.5%
in 2022
All-time low
-31.3%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Nicaragua, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: -23.3 %2006: -31.3 %2007: -22.6 %2008: -20.1 %2009: -13.7 %2010: -2.8 %2011: 2.6 %2012: 10.4 %2013: 18 %2014: 10.2 %2015: 3.4 %2016: 6 %2017: -6.8 %2018: -1.2 %2019: 17.5 %2020: 22.7 %2021: 19.5 %2022: 35.5 %2023: 26.7 %2024: 21.4 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Nicaragua stood at 21.4%.

The figure is down 19.9% on the previous year and up 109.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Nicaragua peaked at 35.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -31.3%, in 2006.

That places Nicaragua 42nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 -22.2% -31.3% -13.7% 5
2010s 5.7% -6.8% 18.0% 10
2020s 25.2% 19.5% 35.5% 5

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See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Nicaragua?
Change in minimum river flow in Nicaragua was 21.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 35.5% in 2022.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was -31.3% in 2006.
How does Nicaragua rank for change in minimum river flow?
Nicaragua ranks 42nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 109.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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