Lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Argentina

Argentina: Lakes and rivers permanent water area change was -4.6% in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
-4.6%
Change on year
down 693.3%
World rank
189th
of 209 countries
All-time high
12.8%
in 2006
All-time low
-11.8%
in 2014
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Argentina, 2005–2022

-10-50510152005201320222005: 12.2 %2006: 12.8 %2007: 10.6 %2008: 7.4 %2009: 3.3 %2010: -1.3 %2011: -4.1 %2012: -6.9 %2013: -9.9 %2014: -11.8 %2015: -11.3 %2016: -10.5 %2017: -6.2 %2018: -1.5 %2019: 1.5 %2020: 2.8 %2021: 0.776 %2022: -4.6 %

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

Analysis

Argentina recorded -4.6% for lakes and rivers permanent water area change in 2022.

The figure is down 693.3% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Argentina peaked at 12.8% in 2006 and was at its lowest, -11.8%, in 2014.

That places Argentina 189th out of 209 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.3% 3.3% 12.8% 5
2010s -6.2% -11.8% 1.5% 10
2020s -0.3% -4.6% 2.8% 3

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 186 Japan -2.8% compare
  2. 187 Peru -3.6% compare
  3. 188 Andorra, Principality of -4.0% compare
  4. 190 Western Sahara -5.5% compare
  5. 191 Djibouti -5.9% compare
  6. 192 Australia and New Zealand -5.9% compare

See the full ranking of 274 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Argentina?
Lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Argentina was -4.6% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest lakes and rivers permanent water area change recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 12.8% in 2006.
What is the lowest lakes and rivers permanent water area change recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was -11.8% in 2014.
How does Argentina rank for lakes and rivers permanent water area change?
Argentina ranks 189th out of 209 countries with data for 2022.
Is lakes and rivers permanent water area change rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Lakes and rivers permanent water area change (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lakes and rivers permanent water area change (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
274 places, 4,930 data points, 2005–2022
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