Reservoir minimum water area change in Libya

Libya: Reservoir minimum water area change was -9.8% in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
-9.8%
Change on year
down 248.1%
World rank
137th
of 142 countries
All-time high
52.1%
in 2008
All-time low
-72.3%
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Reservoir minimum water area change in Libya, 2000–2022

-75-50-25025502000201120222000: -72.3 %2001: -58.3 %2002: -49.9 %2003: -39.4 %2004: -1.8 %2005: 6.9 %2006: 19.8 %2007: 48.2 %2008: 52.1 %2009: 44 %2010: 43.8 %2011: 44.7 %2012: 28.7 %2013: 28.7 %2014: 6.6 %2015: -17.9 %2016: -18.6 %2017: -29.2 %2018: -32.9 %2019: -3.2 %2020: 12.7 %2021: -2.8 %2022: -9.8 %

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

Analysis

In 2022, reservoir minimum water area change in Libya stood at -9.8%.

The figure is down 248.1% on the previous year and down 134.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reservoir minimum water area change in Libya peaked at 52.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -72.3%, in 2000.

That places Libya 137th out of 142 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 -5.1% -72.3% 52.1% 10
2010s 5.1% -32.9% 44.7% 10
2020s 0.0% -9.8% 12.7% 3

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  5. 139 Lesotho -12.5% compare
  6. 140 Armenia -13.2% compare

See the full ranking of 180 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reservoir minimum water area change in Libya?
Reservoir minimum water area change in Libya was -9.8% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest reservoir minimum water area change recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 52.1% in 2008.
What is the lowest reservoir minimum water area change recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was -72.3% in 2000.
How does Libya rank for reservoir minimum water area change?
Libya ranks 137th out of 142 countries with data for 2022.
Is reservoir minimum water area change rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 134.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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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