Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 0.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 0.2% for lakes and rivers seasonal water area in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 270.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 0.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 171st of 221 countries on this measure, 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 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | +86.2% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +33.1% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | +22.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -20.5% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | -12.6% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -22.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -35.7% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | +23.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +34.1% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +36.5% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +19.8% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +19.8% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | +4.6% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.3%, 63% of the median. (80 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2%, 81% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 168 Benin 0.2% compare
- 169 Isle of Man 0.2% compare
- 170 Cyprus 0.2% compare
- 171 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.2% compare
- 173 Slovenia 0.2% compare
- 174 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.2% compare
More environment data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.13 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Cooling Degree Days, annual growth rate -38.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, gaps filled 5,420 (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.35 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.22 Percentage change (2024)
- Heating Degree Days 5,420 (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days 28.37 (2024)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 0.2% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 2022.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 171st out of 221 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.8%. 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 (% of total land area). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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