Change in minimum river flow in Somalia

Somalia: Change in minimum river flow was -16.0% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-16.0%
Change on year
down 1,965.8%
World rank
166th
of 210 countries
All-time high
19.2%
in 2008
All-time low
-20.4%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Somalia, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: -20.4 %2006: 0.796 %2007: 0.921 %2008: 19.2 %2009: 13.9 %2010: 15 %2011: 6.2 %2012: -3.2 %2013: -10.2 %2014: -2.9 %2015: 7.7 %2016: 1.2 %2017: 13.4 %2018: 1 %2019: 10.3 %2020: -2.3 %2021: 14.3 %2022: 7.2 %2023: 0.857 %2024: -16 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Somalia is -16.0%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 1,965.8% on the previous year and down 458.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Somalia peaked at 19.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -20.4%, in 2005.

That places Somalia 166th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 2.9% -20.4% 19.2% 5
2010s 3.9% -10.2% 15.0% 10
2020s 0.8% -16.0% 14.3% 5

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 163 Bosnia and Herzegovina -13.7% compare
  2. 164 Lao People's Democratic Republic -15.6% compare
  3. 165 Jamaica -15.7% compare
  4. 167 Thailand -16.0% compare
  5. 168 Oman -16.7% compare
  6. 169 Faroe Islands -18.8% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More development goals data for Somalia

All data for Somalia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Somalia?
Change in minimum river flow in Somalia was -16.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 19.2% in 2008.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was -20.4% in 2005.
How does Somalia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Somalia ranks 166th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is down 458.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia 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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