Small island developing States (SIDS) vs Türkiye: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area

Small island developing States (SIDS)
7,874 kmsq
in 2022
Türkiye
3,164 kmsq
in 2022
Small island developing States (SIDS) rank
32nd
Türkiye rank
39th

Lakes and rivers seasonal water area over time

  • Small island developing States (SIDS)
  • Türkiye
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How they compare

Small island developing States (SIDS) currently reports 7,874 kmsq against 3,164 kmsq in Türkiye, a difference of 4,710 kmsq.

That makes Small island developing States (SIDS)'s figure about 2.5 times Türkiye's.

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

Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 32nd and Türkiye ranks 39th of 39 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Small island developing States (SIDS) Türkiye Difference Ahead
2000s 5,713 kmsq 1,990 kmsq 3,723 kmsq Small island developing States (SIDS)
2010s 6,204 kmsq 2,630 kmsq 3,574 kmsq Small island developing States (SIDS)
2020s 7,730 kmsq 3,111 kmsq 4,620 kmsq 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, Small island developing States (SIDS) or Türkiye?
Small island developing States (SIDS), at 7,874 kmsq against 3,164 kmsq in Türkiye as of 2022.
What is the difference in lakes and rivers seasonal water area between Small island developing States (SIDS) and Türkiye?
4,710 kmsq, with Small island developing States (SIDS) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Small island developing States (SIDS) and Türkiye?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Small island developing States (SIDS) and Türkiye rank globally for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 32nd and Türkiye ranks 39th 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