Change in minimum river flow in Western Asia

Western Asia: Change in minimum river flow was -5.8% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-5.8%
Change on year
down 16.1%
Rank
36th
of 39 groups
All-time high
23.0%
in 2007
All-time low
-14.9%
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-10010202005201420242005: 0.907 %2006: 6.5 %2007: 23 %2008: 19.8 %2009: 7.6 %2010: 1.7 %2011: 3 %2012: -5.1 %2013: -5.2 %2014: 0.652 %2015: -7 %2016: -7.7 %2017: -8.4 %2018: -11.4 %2019: -14.9 %2020: 4.4 %2021: 4.5 %2022: -4.3 %2023: -5 %2024: -5.8 %

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

Analysis

Western Asia recorded -5.8% for change in minimum river flow in 2024.

The figure is down 16.1% on the previous year and down 990.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Western Asia peaked at 23.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -14.9%, in 2019.

Western Asia ranks 36th of 39 groups on this measure, 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 11.6% 0.9% 23.0% 5
2010s -5.4% -14.9% 3.0% 10
2020s -1.2% -5.8% 4.5% 5

Countries ranked near Western Asia

  1. 33 Zimbabwe 29.2% compare
  2. 34 Micronesia 25.3% compare
  3. 35 Mozambique 24.9% compare
  4. 36 Liechtenstein 23.5% compare
  5. 37 Burundi 22.5% compare
  6. 38 Sao Tome and Principe 22.5% compare
  7. 39 Belgium 22.3% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Western Asia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Western Asia?
Change in minimum river flow in Western Asia was -5.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 23.0% in 2007.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -14.9% in 2019.
How does Western Asia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Western Asia ranks 36th out of 39 groups with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 990.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western 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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