Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Western Asia: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area
Democratic Republic of the Congo
5,375
in 2022
Western Asia
13,160
in 2022
Democratic Republic of the Congo rank
32nd
Western Asia rank
29th
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area over time
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Western Asia
How they compare
Western Asia currently reports 13,160 against 5,375 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 7,785.
That makes Western Asia's figure about 2.4 times Democratic Republic of the Congo's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Western Asia has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 32nd and Western Asia ranks 29th of 252 countries.
Western Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Western Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,958 | 7,135 | 4,177 | Western Asia |
| 2010s | 4,132 | 9,643 | 5,511 | Western Asia |
| 2020s | 5,306 | 12,919 | 7,613 | Western Asia |
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 Western Asia?
- Western Asia, at 13,160 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 Western Asia?
- 7,785, with Western Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of the Congo and Western Asia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Democratic Republic of the Congo and Western Asia rank globally for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 32nd and Western Asia ranks 29th 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.