Change in minimum river flow in Nigeria

Nigeria: Change in minimum river flow was 20.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
20.7%
Change on year
up 86.9%
World rank
43rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
20.7%
in 2024
All-time low
-17.1%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Nigeria, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: 8.9 %2006: -3.8 %2007: -11.1 %2008: -17.1 %2009: -12.1 %2010: -10.4 %2011: -7 %2012: -0.083 %2013: 4.9 %2014: 6 %2015: 4.5 %2016: 2.2 %2017: 3.5 %2018: 1.9 %2019: -4.9 %2020: -3 %2021: 3.7 %2022: 7 %2023: 11.1 %2024: 20.7 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Nigeria is 20.7%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 86.9% on the previous year and up 243.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Nigeria peaked at 20.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -17.1%, in 2008.

That places Nigeria 43rd 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 -7.0% -17.1% 8.9% 5
2010s 0.1% -10.4% 6.0% 10
2020s 7.9% -3.0% 20.7% 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 Nigeria?
Change in minimum river flow in Nigeria was 20.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 20.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -17.1% in 2008.
How does Nigeria rank for change in minimum river flow?
Nigeria ranks 43rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 243.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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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