Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in French Southern Territories

French Southern Territories: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change was 43.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
43.1%
Change on year
up 13.6%
World rank
160th
of 247 countries
All-time high
57.9%
in 2017
All-time low
-40.7%
in 2008
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in French Southern Territories, 2005–2022

-40-2002040602005201320222005: -16.4 %2006: -34.7 %2007: -37.7 %2008: -40.7 %2009: -38.1 %2010: -16.9 %2011: -1.3 %2012: -3.6 %2013: 16.1 %2014: 30.3 %2015: 37.8 %2016: 50.7 %2017: 57.9 %2018: 55.4 %2019: 54.2 %2020: 50.4 %2021: 38 %2022: 43.1 %

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

Analysis

In 2022, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in French Southern Territories stood at 43.1%.

The figure is up 13.6% on the previous year and up 1,295.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in French Southern Territories peaked at 57.9% in 2017 and was at its lowest, -40.7%, in 2008.

French Southern Territories ranks 160th of 247 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 seasonal water area change in French Southern Territories, year by year

Annual values for Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change (%) in French Southern Territories, 2005 to 2022.
Year % Change
2005 -16.4%
2006 -34.7% +111.9%
2007 -37.7% +8.6%
2008 -40.7% +8.0%
2009 -38.1% -6.4%
2010 -16.9% -55.8%
2011 -1.3% -92.1%
2012 -3.6% +171.3%
2013 16.1% -547.8%
2014 30.3% +87.9%
2015 37.8% +24.6%
2016 50.7% +34.2%
2017 57.9% +14.2%
2018 55.4% -4.3%
2019 54.2% -2.2%
2020 50.4% -7.1%
2021 38.0% -24.7%
2022 43.1% +13.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -33.5% -40.7% -16.4% 5
2010s 28.1% -16.9% 57.9% 10
2020s 43.8% 38.0% 50.4% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in French Southern Territories?
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in French Southern Territories was 43.1% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in French Southern Territories?
The highest recorded value was 57.9% in 2017.
What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in French Southern Territories?
The lowest recorded value was -40.7% in 2008.
How does French Southern Territories rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change?
French Southern Territories ranks 160th out of 247 countries with data for 2022.
Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change rising or falling in French Southern Territories?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,295.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Southern Territories 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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Indicator
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
286 places, 5,146 data points, 2005–2022
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