Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Small island developing States (SIDS): Lakes and rivers seasonal water area

Democratic Republic of the Congo
5,375
in 2022
Small island developing States (SIDS)
7,874
in 2022
Democratic Republic of the Congo rank
32nd
Small island developing States (SIDS) rank
32nd

Lakes and rivers seasonal water area over time

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Small island developing States (SIDS)
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How they compare

Small island developing States (SIDS) currently reports 7,874 against 5,375 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 2,499.

That makes Small island developing States (SIDS)'s figure about 1.5 times Democratic Republic of the Congo's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Small island developing States (SIDS) has been ahead every year.

Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 32nd and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 32nd of 252 countries.

Small island developing States (SIDS) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of the Congo Small island developing States (SIDS) Difference Ahead
2000s 2,958 5,713 2,755 Small island developing States (SIDS)
2010s 4,132 6,204 2,073 Small island developing States (SIDS)
2020s 5,306 7,730 2,424 Small island developing States (SIDS)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lakes and rivers seasonal water area, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Small island developing States (SIDS), at 7,874 against 5,375 in Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2022.
What is the difference in lakes and rivers seasonal water area between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
2,499, with Small island developing States (SIDS) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of the Congo and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Democratic Republic of the Congo and Small island developing States (SIDS) rank globally for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 32nd and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 32nd of 252 countries.
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)
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