Reservoir minimum water area change in Iraq

Iraq: Reservoir minimum water area change was -4.7% in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
-4.7%
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
133rd
of 142 countries
All-time high
22.7%
in 2003
All-time low
-23.2%
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Reservoir minimum water area change in Iraq, 2000–2022

-20-10010202000201120222000: -23.2 %2001: -22.5 %2002: -0.117 %2003: 22.7 %2004: 18.4 %2005: 16.2 %2006: 16.3 %2007: 16.8 %2008: 17 %2009: 13.6 %2010: 7.1 %2011: 1.5 %2012: -3.6 %2013: -9.1 %2014: -11 %2015: -10.9 %2016: -12.3 %2017: -11.7 %2018: -11.6 %2019: -13.4 %2020: -11 %2021: -5.5 %2022: -4.7 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reservoir minimum water area change in Iraq is -4.7%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 13.5% on the previous year and down 30.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reservoir minimum water area change in Iraq peaked at 22.7% in 2003 and was at its lowest, -23.2%, in 2000.

Iraq ranks 133rd of 142 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.5% -23.2% 22.7% 10
2010s -7.5% -13.4% 7.1% 10
2020s -7.1% -11.0% -4.7% 3

Countries ranked near Iraq

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  2. 131 Uruguay -3.6% compare
  3. 132 Australia -4.5% compare
  4. 134 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) -4.9% compare
  5. 135 Zambia -5.0% compare
  6. 136 El Salvador -8.1% compare

See the full ranking of 180 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reservoir minimum water area change in Iraq?
Reservoir minimum water area change in Iraq was -4.7% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest reservoir minimum water area change recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 22.7% in 2003.
What is the lowest reservoir minimum water area change recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -23.2% in 2000.
How does Iraq rank for reservoir minimum water area change?
Iraq ranks 133rd out of 142 countries with data for 2022.
Is reservoir minimum water area change rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Reservoir minimum water area change (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Reservoir minimum water area change (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
180 places, 4,138 data points, 2000–2022
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