French Polynesia vs Middle Africa: Lakes and rivers permanent water area change
French Polynesia
255.2%
in 2022
Middle Africa
6.6%
in 2022
French Polynesia rank
12th
Middle Africa rank
10th
Lakes and rivers permanent water area change over time
- French Polynesia
- Middle Africa
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 255.2% against 6.6% in Middle Africa, a difference of 248.6%.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 38.6 times Middle Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Middle Africa ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 12th and Middle Africa ranks 10th of 216 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 2 and Middle Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Middle Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -82.1% | 4.0% | 86.1% | Middle Africa |
| 2010s | 77.2% | 4.9% | 72.3% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 252.1% | 6.1% | 246.1% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher lakes and rivers permanent water area change, French Polynesia or Middle Africa?
- French Polynesia, at 255.2% against 6.6% in Middle Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in lakes and rivers permanent water area change between French Polynesia and Middle Africa?
- 248.6%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Middle Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do French Polynesia and Middle Africa rank globally for lakes and rivers permanent water area change?
- French Polynesia ranks 12th and Middle Africa ranks 10th of 216 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Lakes and rivers permanent water area change (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.