Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Central and Southern Asia
Central and Southern Asia: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change was 39.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Central and Southern Asia, 2005–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
Central and Southern Asia recorded 39.8% for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in 2022.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and up 211.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Central and Southern Asia peaked at 43.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -12.0%, in 2005.
That places Central and Southern Asia 22nd out of 39 groups with data for 2022, putting it 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 seasonal water area change in Central and Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -12.0% | — |
| 2006 | -8.8% | -26.5% |
| 2007 | -4.7% | -47.2% |
| 2008 | 2.4% | -151.4% |
| 2009 | 7.7% | +221.6% |
| 2010 | 8.4% | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 9.8% | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 12.8% | +30.6% |
| 2013 | 9.4% | -26.5% |
| 2014 | 10.2% | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 12.5% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 13.7% | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 19.7% | +43.4% |
| 2018 | 28.7% | +45.9% |
| 2019 | 31.5% | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 38.2% | +21.3% |
| 2021 | 43.3% | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 39.8% | -8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -3.1% | -12.0% | 7.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 15.7% | 8.4% | 31.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.4% | 38.2% | 43.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central and Southern Asia
- 19 Northern Mariana Islands 179.8% compare
- 20 Vanuatu 179.2% compare
- 21 Mayotte 174.7% compare
- 22 Dominica 174.1% compare
- 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 165.5% compare
- 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 165.5% compare
- 25 Jordan 163.9% compare
More environment data for Central and Southern Asia
- Average proportion of Marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by 30.3% (2025)
- Average proportion of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) 21.5% (2025)
- Average proportion of Mountain Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered 23.3% (2025)
- Average proportion of Freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) 23.6% (2025)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by 58.4% (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water 77.0% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by 95.1% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location 81.2% (2024)
- Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of 67.8% (2023)
- Water Use Efficiency 3.79 USD/m3 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Central and Southern Asia?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Central and Southern Asia was 39.8% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 43.3% in 2021.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.0% in 2005.
- How does Central and Southern Asia rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change?
- Central and Southern Asia ranks 22nd out of 39 groups with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change rising or falling in Central and Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central and Southern Asia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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