What is inland waters — area in United Kingdom?

Inland waters — area in United Kingdom was 168 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in United Kingdom?

The highest recorded value was 168 1000 ha in 1961.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in United Kingdom?

The lowest recorded value was 168 1000 ha in 1961.

How does United Kingdom rank for inland waters — area?

United Kingdom ranks 114th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in United Kingdom?

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

Where does this United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom: Inland waters — Area was 168 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

168 1000 ha

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

114th

of 188 countries

All-time high

168 1000 ha

in 1961

All-time low

168 1000 ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in United Kingdom, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 168 1000 ha for inland waters — area in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in United Kingdom peaked at 168 1000 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 168 1000 ha, in 1961.

United Kingdom ranks 114th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Inland waters — Area in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in United Kingdom, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	168 1000 ha	—
1962	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	168 1000 ha	+0.0%
2024	168 1000 ha	+0.0%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

United Kingdom's 168 1000 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 217 1000 ha, 77% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
United Kingdom's 168 1000 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 240.5 1000 ha, 70% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	9
1970s	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	10
1980s	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	10
1990s	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	10
2000s	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	10
2010s	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	10
2020s	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	168 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

111 Hungary 177 1000 ha compare
112 Guatemala 172.9 1000 ha compare
113 Czechia 171.59 1000 ha compare
114 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 168 1000 ha compare
116 Rwanda 166.8 1000 ha compare
117 Syrian Arab Republic 155 1000 ha compare
117 Syria 155 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

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Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -2.38 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.47 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.8735 % change on previous year (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in United Kingdom?: Inland waters — area in United Kingdom was 168 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in United Kingdom?: The highest recorded value was 168 1000 ha in 1961.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in United Kingdom?: The lowest recorded value was 168 1000 ha in 1961.
How does United Kingdom rank for inland waters — area?: United Kingdom ranks 114th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in United Kingdom?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United Kingdom 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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