Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Saint Helena
Saint Helena: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change was 81.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Saint Helena, 2005–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Saint Helena is 81.3%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 48.1% on the previous year and up 321.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Saint Helena peaked at 274.3% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -100.0%, in 2007.
That places Saint Helena 74th out of 214 countries 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 Saint Helena, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -19.2% | — |
| 2006 | -19.2% | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -100.0% | +421.1% |
| 2008 | -100.0% | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -100.0% | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -100.0% | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -36.8% | -63.2% |
| 2012 | -36.8% | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -36.8% | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -11.5% | -68.7% |
| 2015 | 37.0% | -421.3% |
| 2016 | 91.1% | +146.2% |
| 2017 | 166.5% | +82.6% |
| 2018 | 274.3% | +64.8% |
| 2019 | 249.0% | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 257.1% | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 156.7% | -39.1% |
| 2022 | 81.3% | -48.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -67.7% | -100.0% | -19.2% | 5 |
| 2010s | 59.6% | -100.0% | 274.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 165.0% | 81.3% | 257.1% | 3 |
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More environment data for Saint Helena
- Land use hidden — Other areas 250 Square kilometres (2022)
- Land use hidden — Total area 390 Square kilometres (2022)
- Land use hidden — Cropland 40 Square kilometres (2022)
- Land use hidden — Land area 390 Square kilometres (2022)
- Land use hidden — Permanent meadows and pastures 80 Square kilometres (2022)
- Land use hidden — Naturally regenerating forest 20 Square kilometres (2022)
- Land use hidden — Planted Forest 0 Square kilometres (2022)
- Land use hidden — Forest 20 Square kilometres (2022)
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources 2.46 micrograms per cubic meter (2024)
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution 4.1 µg/m³ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Saint Helena?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Saint Helena was 81.3% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Saint Helena?
- The highest recorded value was 274.3% in 2018.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Saint Helena?
- The lowest recorded value was -100.0% in 2007.
- How does Saint Helena rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change?
- Saint Helena ranks 74th out of 214 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change rising or falling in Saint Helena?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Helena 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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