Central America vs Peru: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area

Central America
13,474 kmsq
in 2022
Peru
6,774 kmsq
in 2022
Central America rank
28th
Peru rank
29th

Lakes and rivers seasonal water area over time

  • Central America
  • Peru
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How they compare

Central America currently reports 13,474 kmsq against 6,774 kmsq in Peru, a difference of 6,700 kmsq.

That makes Central America's figure about 2.0 times Peru's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Central America has been ahead every year.

Central America ranks 28th and Peru ranks 29th of 39 groups.

Central America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America Peru Difference Ahead
2000s 11,588 kmsq 4,842 kmsq 6,745 kmsq Central America
2010s 12,181 kmsq 5,164 kmsq 7,016 kmsq Central America
2020s 13,193 kmsq 6,650 kmsq 6,543 kmsq Central America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lakes and rivers seasonal water area, Central America or Peru?
Central America, at 13,474 kmsq against 6,774 kmsq in Peru as of 2022.
What is the difference in lakes and rivers seasonal water area between Central America and Peru?
6,700 kmsq, with Central America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and Peru?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central America and Peru rank globally for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
Central America ranks 28th and Peru ranks 29th of 39 groups.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Lakes and rivers seasonal 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 seasonal water area (square kilometres)
Unit
kmsq
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