Eastern Asia vs Iran (Islamic Republic of): Lakes and rivers permanent water area
Eastern Asia
1.0%
in 2022
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
3.4%
in 2022
Eastern Asia rank
19th
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
17th
Lakes and rivers permanent water area over time
- Eastern Asia
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
How they compare
Iran (Islamic Republic of) currently reports 3.4% against 1.0% in Eastern Asia, a difference of 2.4%.
That makes Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s figure about 3.4 times Eastern Asia's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Iran (Islamic Republic of) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Asia ranks 19th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 17th of 37 groups.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Asia | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher lakes and rivers permanent water area, Eastern Asia or Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of), at 3.4% against 1.0% in Eastern Asia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in lakes and rivers permanent water area between Eastern Asia and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 2.4%, with Iran (Islamic Republic of) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Eastern Asia and Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank globally for lakes and rivers permanent water area?
- Eastern Asia ranks 19th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 17th of 37 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Lakes and rivers permanent water area (% of total land area). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.