Change in minimum river flow in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Change in minimum river flow was -4.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-4.8%
Change on year
up 44.9%
World rank
140th
of 225 countries
All-time high
15.6%
in 2012
All-time low
-17.4%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2024

-20-10010202005201420242005: -6.8 %2006: -13.8 %2007: -17.4 %2008: -10.2 %2009: 3 %2010: 3.7 %2011: 7.2 %2012: 15.6 %2013: 15.1 %2014: 5.5 %2015: 5.2 %2016: 11.3 %2017: 9.3 %2018: -2.2 %2019: -5.4 %2020: -2.2 %2021: -3.2 %2022: -5 %2023: -8.7 %2024: -4.8 %

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

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded -4.8% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

That represents a change of up 44.9% on the previous year and down 187.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 15.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -17.4%, in 2007.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 140th out of 225 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.

Change in minimum river flow in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Change in minimum river flow (%) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005 to 2024.
Year % Change
2005 -6.8%
2006 -13.8% +103.1%
2007 -17.4% +26.4%
2008 -10.2% -41.1%
2009 3.0% -129.4%
2010 3.7% +24.5%
2011 7.2% +93.3%
2012 15.6% +115.1%
2013 15.1% -3.0%
2014 5.5% -63.5%
2015 5.2% -6.0%
2016 11.3% +117.0%
2017 9.3% -17.4%
2018 -2.2% -123.4%
2019 -5.4% +146.1%
2020 -2.2% -59.7%
2021 -3.2% +49.3%
2022 -5.0% +56.3%
2023 -8.7% +72.7%
2024 -4.8% -44.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -9.0% -17.4% 3.0% 5
2010s 6.5% -5.4% 15.6% 10
2020s -4.8% -8.7% -2.2% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Change in minimum river flow in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was -4.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 15.6% in 2012.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -17.4% in 2007.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for change in minimum river flow?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 140th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 187.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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
262 places, 5,240 data points, 2005–2024
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