Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Jordan
Jordan: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 111.65 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Jordan, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2022, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Jordan stood at 111.65.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 282.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Jordan peaked at 112.85 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.03, in 2000.
Jordan ranks 118th 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 Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.03 | — |
| 2001 | 19.68 | +40.2% |
| 2002 | 30.2 | +53.5% |
| 2003 | 35.58 | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 35.16 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 39.93 | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 39.46 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 37.44 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 37.24 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 34.95 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 29.84 | -14.6% |
| 2011 | 33.18 | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 29.16 | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 28.68 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 35.29 | +23.0% |
| 2015 | 39.35 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 55.49 | +41.0% |
| 2017 | 74.88 | +35.0% |
| 2018 | 97.78 | +30.6% |
| 2019 | 98.73 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 112.85 | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 110.03 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 111.65 | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.37 | 14.03 | 39.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.24 | 28.68 | 98.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.51 | 110.03 | 112.85 | 3 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.533 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.64 °C (2025)
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- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Jordan?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Jordan was 111.65 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 112.85 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.03 in 2000.
- How does Jordan rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- Jordan ranks 118th out of 219 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 282.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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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