Europe and Northern America vs Russian Federation: Lakes and rivers permanent water area

Europe and Northern America
1.71 million
in 2022
Russian Federation
425,204
in 2022
Europe and Northern America rank
3rd
Russian Federation rank
2nd

Lakes and rivers permanent water area over time

  • Europe and Northern America
  • Russian Federation
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How they compare

Europe and Northern America currently reports 1.71 million against 425,204 in Russian Federation, a difference of 1.28 million.

That makes Europe and Northern America's figure about 4.0 times Russian Federation's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Europe and Northern America has been ahead every year.

Europe and Northern America ranks 3rd and Russian Federation ranks 2nd of 39 groups.

Europe and Northern America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe and Northern America Russian Federation Difference Ahead
2000s 1.59 million 341,156 1.25 million Europe and Northern America
2010s 1.69 million 416,429 1.28 million Europe and Northern America
2020s 1.71 million 426,099 1.28 million Europe and Northern America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lakes and rivers permanent water area, Europe and Northern America or Russian Federation?
Europe and Northern America, at 1.71 million against 425,204 in Russian Federation as of 2022.
What is the difference in lakes and rivers permanent water area between Europe and Northern America and Russian Federation?
1.28 million, with Europe and Northern America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Northern America and Russian Federation?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Europe and Northern America and Russian Federation rank globally for lakes and rivers permanent water area?
Europe and Northern America ranks 3rd and Russian Federation ranks 2nd of 39 groups.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Lakes and rivers permanent water area (square kilometres). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Lakes and rivers permanent water area (square kilometres)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
291 places, 6,691 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed