Inland water bodies β€” Area from MODIS in South Sudan, Republic of

South Sudan, Republic of: Inland water bodies β€” Area from MODIS was 57.67 1000 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
57.67 1000 ha
Change on year
up 113.1%
World rank
119th
of 218 countries
All-time high
57.67 1000 ha
in 2024
All-time low
5.28 1000 ha
in 2019
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Inland water bodies β€” Area from MODIS in South Sudan, Republic of, 2012–2024

02040602012201820242012: 6.7 1000 ha2013: 6.2 1000 ha2014: 6.3 1000 ha2015: 5.9 1000 ha2016: 5.9 1000 ha2017: 5.5 1000 ha2018: 5.5 1000 ha2019: 5.3 1000 ha2020: 5.3 1000 ha2021: 5.8 1000 ha2022: 7.2 1000 ha2023: 27.1 1000 ha2024: 57.7 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

In 2024, inland water bodies β€” area from modis in South Sudan, Republic of stood at 57.67 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.

That represents a change of up 113.1% on the previous year and up 821.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland water bodies β€” area from modis in South Sudan, Republic of peaked at 57.67 1000 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.28 1000 ha, in 2019.

That places South Sudan, Republic of 119th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.91 1000 ha 5.28 1000 ha 6.73 1000 ha 8
2020s 20.61 1000 ha 5.3 1000 ha 57.67 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near South Sudan, Republic of

  1. 116 Morocco 60.46 1000 ha compare
  2. 117 Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 59.78 1000 ha compare
  3. 118 Guinea 58.75 1000 ha compare
  4. 120 Haiti 57.5 1000 ha compare
  5. 121 Mali 56.67 1000 ha compare
  6. 122 Belize 55.54 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 269 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland water bodies β€” area from modis in South Sudan, Republic of?
Inland water bodies β€” area from modis in South Sudan, Republic of was 57.67 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland water bodies β€” area from modis recorded in South Sudan, Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 57.67 1000 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest inland water bodies β€” area from modis recorded in South Sudan, Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 5.28 1000 ha in 2019.
How does South Sudan, Republic of rank for inland water bodies β€” area from modis?
South Sudan, Republic of ranks 119th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland water bodies β€” area from modis rising or falling in South Sudan, Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 821.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan, Republic of data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland water bodies β€” Area from MODIS. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inland water bodies β€” Area from MODIS
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 6,390 data points, 2001–2024
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