Lake water quality turbidity in India

India: Lake water quality turbidity was 6.2% in 2021. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2021)
6.2%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
110th
of 132 countries
All-time high
12.4%
in 2019
All-time low
6.2%
in 2020
Years of data
5
2017–2021

Lake water quality turbidity in India, 2017–2021

02.557.51012.52017201920212017: 6.5 %2018: 7.5 %2019: 12.4 %2020: 6.2 %2021: 6.2 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2021, lake water quality turbidity in India stood at 6.2%.

The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 4.1% over five years.

India ranks 110th of 132 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 8.8% 6.5% 12.4% 3
2020s 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 2

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  5. 112 France 5.8% compare
  6. 113 Belize 5.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is lake water quality turbidity in India?
Lake water quality turbidity in India was 6.2% in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest lake water quality turbidity recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 12.4% in 2019.
What is the lowest lake water quality turbidity recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 6.2% in 2020.
How does India rank for lake water quality turbidity?
India ranks 110th out of 132 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Lake water quality turbidity (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lake water quality turbidity (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
170 places, 850 data points, 2017–2021
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