What is inland waters — area in South America?

Inland waters — area in South America was 32,070 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in South America?

The highest recorded value was 33,939 1000 ha in 2018.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in South America?

The lowest recorded value was 31,921 1000 ha in 2021.

How does South America rank for inland waters — area?

South America ranks 15th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in South America?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this South America data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in South America

Name: Inland waters — Area in South America
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

South America: Inland waters — Area was 32,070 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

32,070 1000 ha

Change on year

up 0.0%

Rank

15th

of 32 groups

All-time high

33,939 1000 ha

in 2018

All-time low

31,921 1000 ha

in 2021

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in South America, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, inland waters — area in South America stood at 32,070 1000 ha.

The figure is down 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in South America peaked at 33,939 1000 ha in 2018 and was at its lowest, 31,921 1000 ha, in 2021.

That places South America 15th out of 32 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Inland waters — Area in South America, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in South America, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	33,611 1000 ha	—
1962	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	33,611 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	33,597 1000 ha	-0.0%
1976	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	33,597 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	33,625 1000 ha	+0.1%
1995	33,625 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	33,625 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	33,625 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	33,754 1000 ha	+0.4%
1999	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	33,754 1000 ha	-0.0%
2013	33,754 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	33,939 1000 ha	+0.5%
2015	33,939 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	33,939 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	33,939 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	33,939 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	33,939 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	32,399 1000 ha	-4.5%
2021	31,921 1000 ha	-1.5%
2022	32,051 1000 ha	+0.4%
2023	32,059 1000 ha	+0.0%
2024	32,070 1000 ha	+0.0%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	33,611 1000 ha	33,611 1000 ha	33,611 1000 ha	9
1970s	33,604 1000 ha	33,597 1000 ha	33,611 1000 ha	10
1980s	33,597 1000 ha	33,597 1000 ha	33,597 1000 ha	10
1990s	33,639 1000 ha	33,597 1000 ha	33,754 1000 ha	10
2000s	33,754 1000 ha	33,754 1000 ha	33,754 1000 ha	10
2010s	33,865 1000 ha	33,754 1000 ha	33,939 1000 ha	10
2020s	32,100 1000 ha	31,921 1000 ha	32,399 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near South America

12 Ethiopia PDR 12,090 1000 ha compare
13 Democratic Republic of the Congo 7,781 1000 ha compare
14 United Republic of Tanzania 6,150 1000 ha compare
15 Australia and New Zealand 5,360 1000 ha compare
16 Australia 4,920 1000 ha compare
17 Uganda 4,730 1000 ha compare
18 Argentina 4,371 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

More environment data for South America

Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)

All data for South America →

Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in South America?: Inland waters — area in South America was 32,070 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in South America?: The highest recorded value was 33,939 1000 ha in 2018.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in South America?: The lowest recorded value was 31,921 1000 ha in 2021.
How does South America rank for inland waters — area?: South America ranks 15th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in South America?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South America data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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