Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Malaysia
Malaysia: Lakes and rivers permanent water area was 714.64 kmsq in 2022. β¬ Flat
Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Malaysia, 2000β2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kmsq.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lakes and rivers permanent water area in Malaysia is 714.64 kmsq, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers permanent water area in Malaysia peaked at 763.88 kmsq in 2011 and was at its lowest, 630.2 kmsq, in 2000.
Malaysia ranks 74th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 704.95 kmsq | 630.2 kmsq | 746.6 kmsq | 10 |
| 2010s | 716.1 kmsq | 668.33 kmsq | 763.88 kmsq | 10 |
| 2020s | 690.64 kmsq | 661.17 kmsq | 714.64 kmsq | 3 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.179 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.25 Β°C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 3.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 0.0007 1000 USD per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers permanent water area in Malaysia?
- Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Malaysia was 714.64 kmsq in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers permanent water area recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 763.88 kmsq in 2011.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers permanent water area recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 630.2 kmsq in 2000.
- How does Malaysia rank for lakes and rivers permanent water area?
- Malaysia ranks 74th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers permanent water area rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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