Lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Sudan

Sudan: Lakes and rivers permanent water area change was 225.3% in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
225.3%
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
12th
of 209 countries
All-time high
225.3%
in 2022
All-time low
-21.5%
in 2008
Years of data
18
2005–2022

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

0501001502002502005201320222005: -17.1 %2006: -19.3 %2007: -20.9 %2008: -21.5 %2009: -20.4 %2010: -17.9 %2011: -15.2 %2012: -14.2 %2013: -14.2 %2014: -14.3 %2015: -11.7 %2016: 30 %2017: 71.2 %2018: 114.3 %2019: 156.5 %2020: 202.9 %2021: 212.7 %2022: 225.3 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Sudan is 225.3%, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 1,689.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Sudan peaked at 225.3% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -21.5%, in 2008.

That places Sudan 12th out of 209 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -19.8% -21.5% -17.1% 5
2010s 28.5% -17.9% 156.5% 10
2020s 213.6% 202.9% 225.3% 3

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  4. 13 Tonga 208.3% compare
  5. 14 Tuvalu 160.6% compare
  6. 15 Northern Mariana Islands 149.9% 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 Sudan?
Lakes and rivers permanent water area change in Sudan was 225.3% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest lakes and rivers permanent water area change recorded in Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 225.3% in 2022.
What is the lowest lakes and rivers permanent water area change recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was -21.5% in 2008.
How does Sudan rank for lakes and rivers permanent water area change?
Sudan ranks 12th out of 209 countries with data for 2022.
Is lakes and rivers permanent water area change rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,689.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sudan 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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