Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Lakes and rivers seasonal water area was 122.48 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Lakes and rivers seasonal water area in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 122.48 for lakes and rivers seasonal water area in 2022.
That represents a change of 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 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 47.55, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 47.55 | — |
| 2001 | 58.8 | +23.7% |
| 2002 | 72.75 | +23.7% |
| 2003 | 83.45 | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 96.99 | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 105 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 105.92 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 109.53 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 110.98 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 110.27 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 115.74 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 123.44 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 126.38 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 129.86 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 128.04 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 121.67 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 115.13 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 109.33 | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 106.51 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 108.2 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 114.11 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 117.56 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 122.48 | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.12 | 47.55 | 110.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.43 | 106.51 | 129.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.05 | 114.11 | 122.48 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 135 Costa Rica 130.72 compare
- 136 Dominican Republic 124.35 compare
- 137 Czechia 123.4 compare
- 138 Republic of Moldova 122.48 compare
- 140 French Southern Territories 111.75 compare
- 141 Jordan 111.65 compare
More environment data for Republic of Moldova
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.733 °C (2025)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 3.27 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use 6,770 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 3.25 kg/ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 217.5 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Land area 10.06 % (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 94.3 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 7.17 g/Int$ (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 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 in 2013.
- What is the lowest lakes and rivers seasonal water area recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.55 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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