Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Gabon
Gabon: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 646.97 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Gabon, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2022, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Gabon stood at 646.97.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 201.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Gabon peaked at 661.19 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 28.21, in 2000.
That places Gabon 76th out of 219 countries 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 in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 28.21 | — |
| 2001 | 89.16 | +216.1% |
| 2002 | 150.86 | +69.2% |
| 2003 | 213.04 | +41.2% |
| 2004 | 268.85 | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 260.38 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 243.61 | -6.4% |
| 2007 | 233.19 | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 215.3 | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 198.38 | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 225.22 | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 224.76 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 214.82 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 204.88 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 253.77 | +23.9% |
| 2015 | 304.18 | +19.9% |
| 2016 | 377.06 | +24.0% |
| 2017 | 472.25 | +25.2% |
| 2018 | 573.66 | +21.5% |
| 2019 | 616.28 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 649.82 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 661.19 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 646.97 | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 190.1 | 28.21 | 268.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 346.69 | 204.88 | 616.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 652.66 | 646.97 | 661.19 | 3 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.09 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.0045 t per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Gabon?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Gabon was 646.97 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 661.19 in 2021.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.21 in 2000.
- How does Gabon rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- Gabon ranks 76th out of 219 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 201.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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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