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
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.