Change in minimum river flow in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Change in minimum river flow was 22.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
22.5%
Change on year
up 63.1%
World rank
38th
of 210 countries
All-time high
68.0%
in 2011
All-time low
-44.7%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005–2024

-50-2502550752005201420242005: -43.7 %2006: -43.3 %2007: -44.7 %2008: 46.3 %2009: 39.8 %2010: 66.3 %2011: 68 %2012: 64 %2013: 13.3 %2014: 7.4 %2015: -11.3 %2016: -8.7 %2017: 12.6 %2018: -32.9 %2019: -19.7 %2020: -11.3 %2021: 15.9 %2022: 1.6 %2023: 13.8 %2024: 22.5 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 22.5%.

That represents a change of up 63.1% on the previous year and up 204.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 68.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, -44.7%, in 2007.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 38th 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 -9.1% -44.7% 46.3% 5
2010s 15.9% -32.9% 68.0% 10
2020s 8.5% -11.3% 22.5% 5

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 35 Mozambique 24.9% compare
  2. 36 Liechtenstein 23.5% compare
  3. 37 Burundi 22.5% compare
  4. 39 Belgium 22.3% compare
  5. 39 Central African Republic -28.1% compare
  6. 40 Nepal 22.3% compare
  7. 41 Bahamas 22.1% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Sao Tome and Principe?
Change in minimum river flow in Sao Tome and Principe was 22.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 68.0% in 2011.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was -44.7% in 2007.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for change in minimum river flow?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 38th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 204.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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