Iran (Islamic Republic of) vs Southern Asia: Lakes and rivers permanent water area
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
3.4%
in 2022
Southern Asia
1.1%
in 2022
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
17th
Southern Asia rank
18th
Lakes and rivers permanent water area over time
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Southern Asia
How they compare
Iran (Islamic Republic of) currently reports 3.4% against 1.1% in Southern Asia, a difference of 2.3%.
That makes Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s figure about 3.2 times Southern Asia's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Iran (Islamic Republic of) has been ahead every year.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 17th and Southern Asia ranks 18th of 221 countries.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 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, Iran (Islamic Republic of) or Southern Asia?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of), at 3.4% against 1.1% in Southern Asia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in lakes and rivers permanent water area between Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Southern Asia?
- 2.3%, with Iran (Islamic Republic of) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Southern Asia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Southern Asia rank globally for lakes and rivers permanent water area?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 17th and Southern Asia ranks 18th of 221 countries.
- 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.