Change in minimum river flow in Northern Europe

Northern Europe: Change in minimum river flow was 10.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
10.4%
Change on year
up 134.7%
Rank
10th
of 39 groups
All-time high
10.4%
in 2024
All-time low
-11.9%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Northern Europe, 2005–2024

-10-505102005201420242005: -7.3 %2006: -8.6 %2007: -11.9 %2008: -6.1 %2009: 2.8 %2010: 2.8 %2011: 2.5 %2012: 0.995 %2013: 2 %2014: -1.7 %2015: 0.385 %2016: 5.5 %2017: 9.3 %2018: 8.3 %2019: 5.2 %2020: 4.2 %2021: 1 %2022: 4.1 %2023: 4.4 %2024: 10.4 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Northern Europe is 10.4%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 134.7% on the previous year and up 718.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Northern Europe peaked at 10.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -11.9%, in 2007.

That places Northern Europe 10th out of 39 groups 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 -6.2% -11.9% 2.8% 5
2010s 3.5% -1.7% 9.3% 10
2020s 4.8% 1.0% 10.4% 5

Countries ranked near Northern Europe

  1. 7 Gambia 53.8% compare
  2. 8 New Caledonia 53.2% compare
  3. 9 Burkina Faso 52.1% compare
  4. 10 Guyana 50.5% compare
  5. 11 Zambia 47.2% compare
  6. 12 United Republic of Tanzania 46.5% compare
  7. 13 Senegal 44.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Northern Europe β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Northern Europe?
Change in minimum river flow in Northern Europe was 10.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Northern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 10.4% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Northern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was -11.9% in 2007.
How does Northern Europe rank for change in minimum river flow?
Northern Europe ranks 10th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Northern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 718.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern Europe 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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