Change in minimum river flow in Zambia

Zambia: Change in minimum river flow was 47.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
47.2%
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
11th
of 210 countries
All-time high
47.2%
in 2024
All-time low
-38.0%
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Zambia, 2005–2024

-40-20020402005201420242005: -20.5 %2006: -28.4 %2007: -38 %2008: -25.1 %2009: -15.1 %2010: -1.6 %2011: 14 %2012: 23.8 %2013: 17.6 %2014: 23.1 %2015: 20.3 %2016: 13.2 %2017: 11.6 %2018: 17.6 %2019: 13.5 %2020: 1.8 %2021: 13.6 %2022: 27.7 %2023: 42.4 %2024: 47.2 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in minimum river flow in Zambia is 47.2%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and up 104.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Zambia peaked at 47.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -38.0%, in 2007.

That places Zambia 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -25.4% -38.0% -15.1% 5
2010s 15.3% -1.6% 23.8% 10
2020s 26.5% 1.8% 47.2% 5

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 8 New Caledonia 53.2% compare
  2. 9 Burkina Faso 52.1% compare
  3. 10 Guyana 50.5% compare
  4. 12 United Republic of Tanzania 46.5% compare
  5. 13 Senegal 44.9% compare
  6. 14 Rwanda 44.4% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Zambia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Zambia?
Change in minimum river flow in Zambia was 47.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 47.2% in 2024.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was -38.0% in 2007.
How does Zambia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Zambia ranks 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 104.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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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