Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Lakes and rivers permanent water area was 545.74 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Afghanistan, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lakes and rivers permanent water area in Afghanistan is 545.74, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers permanent water area in Afghanistan peaked at 2,624 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 530.15, in 2016.
Afghanistan ranks 81st of 219 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,624 | — |
| 2001 | 2,300 | -12.3% |
| 2002 | 1,907 | -17.1% |
| 2003 | 1,532 | -19.7% |
| 2004 | 1,177 | -23.2% |
| 2005 | 839.2 | -28.7% |
| 2006 | 704.06 | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 634.38 | -9.9% |
| 2008 | 651.27 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 626.91 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 616.07 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 586.98 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 591 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 534.41 | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 543.29 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 551.11 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 530.15 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 535.33 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 540.43 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 530.67 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 542.28 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 553.43 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 545.74 | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,300 | 626.91 | 2,624 | 10 |
| 2010s | 555.94 | 530.15 | 616.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 547.15 | 542.28 | 553.43 | 3 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.547 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.96 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers permanent water area in Afghanistan?
- Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Afghanistan was 545.74 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers permanent water area recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,624 in 2000.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers permanent water area recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 530.15 in 2016.
- How does Afghanistan rank for lakes and rivers permanent water area?
- Afghanistan ranks 81st out of 219 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers permanent water area rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Lakes and rivers permanent water area (square kilometres). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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