Change in minimum river flow in Norway

Norway: Change in minimum river flow was 18.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.0%
Change on year
up 112.6%
World rank
48th
of 210 countries
All-time high
20.2%
in 2018
All-time low
-20.4%
in 2014
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Norway, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: -6.4 %2006: -9.8 %2007: -16 %2008: -4.5 %2009: 4.5 %2010: 2.2 %2011: -3.2 %2012: -5.1 %2013: -12.3 %2014: -20.4 %2015: -7.8 %2016: 7.6 %2017: 16.9 %2018: 20.2 %2019: 16.6 %2020: 11.9 %2021: 9.5 %2022: 9.7 %2023: 8.5 %2024: 18 %

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

Analysis

Norway recorded 18.0% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

The figure is up 112.6% on the previous year and up 188.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Norway peaked at 20.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -20.4%, in 2014.

Norway ranks 48th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 -6.5% -16.0% 4.5% 5
2010s 1.5% -20.4% 20.2% 10
2020s 11.5% 8.5% 18.0% 5

Countries ranked near Norway

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  4. 49 Eswatini 17.6% compare
  5. 50 El Salvador 17.5% compare
  6. 51 Uganda 17.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Norway β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Norway?
Change in minimum river flow in Norway was 18.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 20.2% in 2018.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was -20.4% in 2014.
How does Norway rank for change in minimum river flow?
Norway ranks 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is up 188.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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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