Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Southern Europe
Southern Europe: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change was 54.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Southern Europe, 2005–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Southern Europe stood at 54.1%.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 303.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Southern Europe peaked at 54.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2009.
That places Southern Europe 16th 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 Southern Europe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.0% | — |
| 2006 | 2.7% | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 4.3% | +58.9% |
| 2008 | 6.7% | +54.4% |
| 2009 | 1.6% | -76.8% |
| 2010 | 5.5% | +254.7% |
| 2011 | 11.8% | +113.7% |
| 2012 | 13.4% | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 9.8% | -26.8% |
| 2014 | 20.9% | +113.7% |
| 2015 | 23.6% | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 23.7% | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 31.2% | +31.5% |
| 2018 | 43.1% | +38.3% |
| 2019 | 49.1% | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 51.8% | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 54.7% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 54.1% | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.2% | 5.5% | 49.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.5% | 51.8% | 54.7% | 3 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.323 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.19 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Southern Europe?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in Southern Europe was 54.1% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Southern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 54.7% in 2021.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in Southern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2009.
- How does Southern Europe rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change?
- Southern Europe ranks 16th out of 39 groups with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change rising or falling in Southern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 303.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Europe 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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