Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Benin
Benin: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 214.22 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Benin, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Benin recorded 214.22 for lakes and rivers seasonal water area in 2022.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 186.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Benin peaked at 216.33 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 30.55, in 2000.
Benin ranks 103rd of 219 countries on this measure, 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 in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.55 | — |
| 2001 | 46.12 | +50.9% |
| 2002 | 62.61 | +35.8% |
| 2003 | 76.25 | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 92.2 | +20.9% |
| 2005 | 82.03 | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 76.6 | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 72.56 | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 77.4 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 62.46 | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 64.76 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 69.89 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 74.67 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 84.67 | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 107.68 | +27.2% |
| 2015 | 121.42 | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 143.14 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 173.17 | +21.0% |
| 2018 | 180.14 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 183.63 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 200.51 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 216.33 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 214.22 | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 67.88 | 30.55 | 92.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.32 | 64.76 | 183.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 210.35 | 200.51 | 216.33 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Benin?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Benin was 214.22 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 216.33 in 2021.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.55 in 2000.
- How does Benin rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- Benin ranks 103rd out of 219 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Lakes and rivers seasonal water area (square kilometres). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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