Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 18.48 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in French Polynesia, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lakes and rivers seasonal water area in French Polynesia is 18.48, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 311.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in French Polynesia peaked at 20.86 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.495, in 2000.
French Polynesia ranks 149th 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 French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.495 | — |
| 2001 | 0.8717 | +76.1% |
| 2002 | 1.32 | +51.3% |
| 2003 | 1.66 | +25.7% |
| 2004 | 1.94 | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 1.91 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 1.96 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 1.91 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 1.77 | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 1.86 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 2.29 | +22.7% |
| 2011 | 4.51 | +97.4% |
| 2012 | 4.49 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 4.61 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 6.05 | +31.1% |
| 2015 | 8.05 | +33.1% |
| 2016 | 10.15 | +26.1% |
| 2017 | 14.15 | +39.4% |
| 2018 | 18.23 | +28.8% |
| 2019 | 20.21 | +10.8% |
| 2020 | 20.86 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 19.47 | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 18.48 | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.57 | 0.495 | 1.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.27 | 2.29 | 20.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.6 | 18.48 | 20.86 | 3 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 146 Solomon Islands 25.1 compare
- 147 Brunei Darussalam 23.93 compare
- 148 Jamaica 19.23 compare
- 150 Vanuatu 16.96 compare
- 151 North Macedonia 16.91 compare
- 152 Cyprus 16.88 compare
More environment data for French Polynesia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.42 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.863 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 7.69 % (2024)
- Country area — Area 352.1 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 94.54 % (2024)
- Cropland — Area 27.08 1000 ha (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 1,131 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area in French Polynesia?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in French Polynesia was 18.48 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 20.86 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.495 in 2000.
- How does French Polynesia rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- French Polynesia ranks 149th out of 219 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 311.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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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