Change in minimum river flow in Sweden

Sweden: Change in minimum river flow was 13.9% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.9%
Change on year
up 308.1%
World rank
59th
of 210 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 2016
All-time low
-15.8%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Sweden, 2005–2024

-20-100102005201420242005: -5.9 %2006: -11 %2007: -15.8 %2008: -10.9 %2009: -1.7 %2010: -1.3 %2011: -0.183 %2012: -2.9 %2013: 0.651 %2014: -3.2 %2015: 1.5 %2016: 14.3 %2017: 14.3 %2018: 11.2 %2019: 7.2 %2020: 5.8 %2021: -5.2 %2022: 1.2 %2023: 3.4 %2024: 13.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Sweden stood at 13.9%.

The figure is up 308.1% on the previous year and up 533.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Sweden peaked at 14.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -15.8%, in 2007.

That places Sweden 59th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 -9.1% -15.8% -1.7% 5
2010s 4.2% -3.2% 14.3% 10
2020s 3.8% -5.2% 13.9% 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 56 South Sudan 14.7% compare
  2. 57 Malawi 14.7% compare
  3. 58 North Macedonia 14.0% compare
  4. 60 United Arab Emirates 13.7% compare
  5. 61 Sudan 13.4% compare
  6. 62 Liberia 13.2% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Sweden β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Sweden?
Change in minimum river flow in Sweden was 13.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 2016.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was -15.8% in 2007.
How does Sweden rank for change in minimum river flow?
Sweden ranks 59th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 533.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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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