Europe vs Russian Federation: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area

Europe
195,018
in 2022
Russian Federation
176,162
in 2022
Europe rank
7th
Russian Federation rank
1st

Lakes and rivers seasonal water area over time

  • Europe
  • Russian Federation
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How they compare

Europe currently reports 195,018 against 176,162 in Russian Federation, a difference of 18,856.

That makes Europe's figure about 1.1 times Russian Federation's.

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

Europe ranks 7th and Russian Federation ranks 1st of 39 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe Russian Federation Difference Ahead
2000s 82,846 72,322 10,524 Europe
2010s 129,133 115,139 13,994 Europe
2020s 192,560 174,524 18,036 Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lakes and rivers seasonal water area, Europe or Russian Federation?
Europe, at 195,018 against 176,162 in Russian Federation as of 2022.
What is the difference in lakes and rivers seasonal water area between Europe and Russian Federation?
18,856, with Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Russian Federation?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Europe and Russian Federation rank globally for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
Europe ranks 7th and Russian Federation ranks 1st 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)
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