Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change was 17.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
17.5%
Change on year
up 37.1%
World rank
214th
of 247 countries
All-time high
24.5%
in 2013
All-time low
0.7%
in 2005
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Republic of Moldova, 2005–2022

05101520252005201320222005: 0.697 %2006: 1.6 %2007: 5 %2008: 6.4 %2009: 5.7 %2010: 11 %2011: 18.4 %2012: 21.2 %2013: 24.5 %2014: 22.8 %2015: 16.7 %2016: 10.4 %2017: 4.8 %2018: 2.1 %2019: 3.8 %2020: 9.4 %2021: 12.7 %2022: 17.5 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Republic of Moldova is 17.5%, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 37.1% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Republic of Moldova peaked at 24.5% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2005.

That places Republic of Moldova 214th out of 247 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Republic of Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change (%) in Republic of Moldova, 2005 to 2022.
Year % Change
2005 0.7%
2006 1.6% +125.6%
2007 5.0% +220.6%
2008 6.4% +27.6%
2009 5.7% -10.6%
2010 11.0% +91.3%
2011 18.4% +67.2%
2012 21.2% +15.3%
2013 24.5% +15.8%
2014 22.8% -7.1%
2015 16.7% -26.8%
2016 10.4% -37.6%
2017 4.8% -53.4%
2018 2.1% -55.9%
2019 3.8% +75.9%
2020 9.4% +150.7%
2021 12.7% +35.0%
2022 17.5% +37.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.9% 0.7% 6.4% 5
2010s 13.6% 2.1% 24.5% 10
2020s 13.2% 9.4% 17.5% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Republic of Moldova?
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Republic of Moldova was 17.5% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 24.5% in 2013.
What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2005.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change?
Republic of Moldova ranks 214th out of 247 countries with data for 2022.
Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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