Change in minimum river flow in Panama

Panama: Change in minimum river flow was -12.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-12.7%
Change on year
down 11.2%
World rank
159th
of 210 countries
All-time high
17.2%
in 2013
All-time low
-19.8%
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Panama, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: -3.4 %2006: -10.7 %2007: -4.5 %2008: -2.5 %2009: 4.7 %2010: 9.4 %2011: 10.2 %2012: 12.8 %2013: 17.2 %2014: 13 %2015: 7.1 %2016: 8.4 %2017: -3.2 %2018: -9.6 %2019: -9.5 %2020: -13.1 %2021: -19.8 %2022: -14.3 %2023: -11.4 %2024: -12.7 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Panama is -12.7%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 197.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Panama peaked at 17.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, -19.8%, in 2021.

Panama ranks 159th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -3.3% -10.7% 4.7% 5
2010s 5.6% -9.6% 17.2% 10
2020s -14.3% -19.8% -11.4% 5

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 156 Greece -11.4% compare
  2. 157 Iceland -11.8% compare
  3. 158 Chile -11.8% compare
  4. 160 Kyrgyzstan -12.8% compare
  5. 161 Georgia -12.9% compare
  6. 162 Uzbekistan -13.3% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Panama?
Change in minimum river flow in Panama was -12.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 17.2% in 2013.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was -19.8% in 2021.
How does Panama rank for change in minimum river flow?
Panama ranks 159th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 197.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama 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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