North Macedonia vs Western Africa: Lakes and rivers permanent water area
North Macedonia
1.8%
in 2022
Western Africa
0.1%
in 2022
North Macedonia rank
33rd
Western Africa rank
35th
Lakes and rivers permanent water area over time
- North Macedonia
- Western Africa
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 1.8% against 0.1% in Western Africa, a difference of 1.7%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 22.0 times Western Africa's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 33rd and Western Africa ranks 35th of 221 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.4% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher lakes and rivers permanent water area, North Macedonia or Western Africa?
- North Macedonia, at 1.8% against 0.1% in Western Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in lakes and rivers permanent water area between North Macedonia and Western Africa?
- 1.7%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Western Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do North Macedonia and Western Africa rank globally for lakes and rivers permanent water area?
- North Macedonia ranks 33rd and Western Africa ranks 35th 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.