Change in minimum river flow in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Change in minimum river flow was 2.4% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.4%
Change on year
down 0.6%
Rank
23rd
of 39 groups
All-time high
5.4%
in 2013
All-time low
-2.7%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Southern Asia, 2005–2024

-202462005201420242005: -2.7 %2006: -0.426 %2007: 0.134 %2008: 0.16 %2009: 1.8 %2010: -0.21 %2011: -2.3 %2012: 3.1 %2013: 5.4 %2014: 4.3 %2015: 5.1 %2016: 4.7 %2017: 0.538 %2018: -1.1 %2019: -2.7 %2020: -2.1 %2021: 2.3 %2022: 1.8 %2023: 2.4 %2024: 2.4 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Southern Asia stood at 2.4%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Southern Asia peaked at 5.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, -2.7%, in 2005.

Southern Asia ranks 23rd of 39 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.2% -2.7% 1.8% 5
2010s 1.7% -2.7% 5.4% 10
2020s 1.4% -2.1% 2.4% 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 20 Mauritania 41.0% compare
  2. 21 Mali 40.3% compare
  3. 22 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire 39.9% compare
  4. 23 Gabon 39.4% compare
  5. 24 Palau 36.9% compare
  6. 25 Timor-Leste 35.8% compare
  7. 26 Mongolia 34.9% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Southern Asia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Southern Asia?
Change in minimum river flow in Southern Asia was 2.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 5.4% in 2013.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -2.7% in 2005.
How does Southern Asia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Southern Asia ranks 23rd out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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