Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Philippines
Philippines: Lakes and rivers permanent water area was 2,413 kmsq in 2022. β¬ Flat
Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 2,413 kmsq, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers permanent water area in Philippines peaked at 2,502 kmsq in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2,288 kmsq, in 2000.
That places Philippines 47th out of 235 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,406 kmsq | 2,288 kmsq | 2,488 kmsq | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,457 kmsq | 2,396 kmsq | 2,502 kmsq | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,389 kmsq | 2,371 kmsq | 2,413 kmsq | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers permanent water area in Philippines?
- Lakes and rivers permanent water area in Philippines was 2,413 kmsq in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers permanent water area recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2,502 kmsq in 2013.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers permanent water area recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,288 kmsq in 2000.
- How does Philippines rank for lakes and rivers permanent water area?
- Philippines ranks 47th out of 235 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers permanent water area rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Philippines 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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