Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Iceland
Iceland: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 244.67 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Iceland, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Iceland is 244.67, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 37.0% on the previous year and up 1,689.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Iceland peaked at 244.67 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.22, in 2000.
That places Iceland 102nd 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.22 | — |
| 2001 | 8.96 | +71.5% |
| 2002 | 12.34 | +37.7% |
| 2003 | 15.9 | +28.9% |
| 2004 | 14.2 | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 14.59 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 12.81 | -12.2% |
| 2007 | 12.7 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 11.56 | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 12.3 | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 13.43 | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 14.22 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 13.67 | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 15.71 | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 16.61 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 18.13 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 20.94 | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 54.25 | +159.1% |
| 2018 | 81.95 | +51.1% |
| 2019 | 105.94 | +29.3% |
| 2020 | 126.76 | +19.7% |
| 2021 | 178.64 | +40.9% |
| 2022 | 244.67 | +37.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.06 | 5.22 | 15.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.48 | 13.43 | 105.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 183.35 | 126.76 | 244.67 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Iceland?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Iceland was 244.67 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 244.67 in 2022.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.22 in 2000.
- How does Iceland rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- Iceland ranks 102nd out of 219 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,689.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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