Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 122.48 kmsq in 2022. ▲ Rising
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kmsq.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova is 122.48 kmsq, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova peaked at 129.86 kmsq in 2013 and was at its lowest, 47.55 kmsq, in 2000.
Republic of Moldova ranks 138th of 252 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | kmsq | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 47.55 kmsq | — |
| 2001 | 58.8 kmsq | +23.7% |
| 2002 | 72.75 kmsq | +23.7% |
| 2003 | 83.45 kmsq | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 96.99 kmsq | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 105 kmsq | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 105.92 kmsq | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 109.53 kmsq | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 110.98 kmsq | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 110.27 kmsq | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 115.74 kmsq | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 123.44 kmsq | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 126.38 kmsq | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 129.86 kmsq | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 128.04 kmsq | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 121.67 kmsq | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 115.13 kmsq | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 109.33 kmsq | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 106.51 kmsq | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 108.2 kmsq | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 114.11 kmsq | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 117.56 kmsq | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 122.48 kmsq | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.12 kmsq | 47.55 kmsq | 110.98 kmsq | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.43 kmsq | 106.51 kmsq | 129.86 kmsq | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.05 kmsq | 114.11 kmsq | 122.48 kmsq | 3 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 135 Costa Rica 130.72 kmsq compare
- 136 Dominican Republic 124.35 kmsq compare
- 137 Czechia 123.4 kmsq compare
- 138 Republic of Moldova 122.48 kmsq compare
- 140 French Southern Territories 111.75 kmsq compare
- 141 Jordan 111.65 kmsq compare
More environment data for Republic of Moldova
- Heating Degree Days 4,868 (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days 1,127 (2024)
- Total fisheries production 12,757 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 0 metric tons (2024)
- Aquaculture production 12,757 metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 0.0571 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0307 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0028 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.974 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes 0.0426 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova?
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova was 122.48 kmsq in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 129.86 kmsq in 2013.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.55 kmsq in 2000.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for lakes and rivers seasonal water area?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 138th out of 252 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lakes and rivers seasonal water area rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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