Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change was 165.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 165.5%. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 683.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 165.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -62.2%, in 2009.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 247 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.6% | — |
| 2006 | -13.7% | -258.0% |
| 2007 | -24.6% | +79.8% |
| 2008 | -41.2% | +67.9% |
| 2009 | -62.2% | +50.8% |
| 2010 | -53.2% | -14.4% |
| 2011 | -46.6% | -12.5% |
| 2012 | -28.4% | -39.1% |
| 2013 | -22.4% | -21.0% |
| 2014 | 5.9% | -126.3% |
| 2015 | 26.7% | +353.3% |
| 2016 | 51.8% | +94.0% |
| 2017 | 73.8% | +42.3% |
| 2018 | 108.3% | +46.7% |
| 2019 | 125.6% | +16.0% |
| 2020 | 136.9% | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 153.8% | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 165.5% | +7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -26.6% | -62.2% | 8.6% | 5 |
| 2010s | 24.1% | -53.2% | 125.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.0% | 136.9% | 165.5% | 3 |
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- Aquaculture production 226,006 metric tons (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area change in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 165.5% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 165.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area change recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.2% in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area change?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd out of 247 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area change rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 683.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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