Phosphate in rivers in Cyprus

Cyprus: Phosphate in rivers was 0.03 Milligrams per litre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.03 Milligrams per litre
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
17th
of 29 countries
All-time high
0.102 Milligrams per litre
in 2007
All-time low
0.026 Milligrams per litre
in 2017
Years of data
17
2007–2023

Phosphate in rivers in Cyprus, 2007–2023

0.020.040.060.080.12007201520232007: 0.102 Milligrams per litre2008: 0.08 Milligrams per litre2009: 0.065 Milligrams per litre2010: 0.054 Milligrams per litre2011: 0.046 Milligrams per litre2012: 0.04 Milligrams per litre2013: 0.036 Milligrams per litre2014: 0.032 Milligrams per litre2015: 0.03 Milligrams per litre2016: 0.028 Milligrams per litre2017: 0.026 Milligrams per litre2018: 0.026 Milligrams per litre2019: 0.026 Milligrams per litre2020: 0.027 Milligrams per litre2021: 0.028 Milligrams per litre2022: 0.029 Milligrams per litre2023: 0.03 Milligrams per litre

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Milligrams per litre.

Analysis

In 2023, phosphate in rivers in Cyprus stood at 0.03 Milligrams per litre.

The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, phosphate in rivers in Cyprus peaked at 0.102 Milligrams per litre in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.026 Milligrams per litre, in 2017.

That places Cyprus 17th out of 29 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Phosphate in rivers in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Phosphate in rivers in Cyprus, 2007 to 2023.
Year Milligrams per litre Change
2007 0.102 Milligrams per litre —
2008 0.08 Milligrams per litre -21.6%
2009 0.065 Milligrams per litre -18.8%
2010 0.054 Milligrams per litre -16.9%
2011 0.046 Milligrams per litre -14.8%
2012 0.04 Milligrams per litre -13.0%
2013 0.036 Milligrams per litre -10.0%
2014 0.032 Milligrams per litre -11.1%
2015 0.03 Milligrams per litre -6.3%
2016 0.028 Milligrams per litre -6.7%
2017 0.026 Milligrams per litre -7.1%
2018 0.026 Milligrams per litre +0.0%
2019 0.026 Milligrams per litre +0.0%
2020 0.027 Milligrams per litre +3.8%
2021 0.028 Milligrams per litre +3.7%
2022 0.029 Milligrams per litre +3.6%
2023 0.03 Milligrams per litre +3.4%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 0.03 Milligrams per litre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.053 Milligrams per litre, 57% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 0.03 Milligrams per litre is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0445 Milligrams per litre, 67% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0823 Milligrams per litre 0.065 Milligrams per litre 0.102 Milligrams per litre 3
2010s 0.0344 Milligrams per litre 0.026 Milligrams per litre 0.054 Milligrams per litre 10
2020s 0.0285 Milligrams per litre 0.027 Milligrams per litre 0.03 Milligrams per litre 4

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 14 France 0.06 Milligrams per litre compare
  2. 15 Denmark 0.053 Milligrams per litre compare
  3. 16 Portugal 0.036 Milligrams per litre compare
  4. 17 Austria 0.03 Milligrams per litre compare
  5. 19 Croatia 0.028 Milligrams per litre compare
  6. 19 Croatia 0.028 Milligrams per litre compare

See the full ranking of 30 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is phosphate in rivers in Cyprus?
Phosphate in rivers in Cyprus was 0.03 Milligrams per litre in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest phosphate in rivers recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 0.102 Milligrams per litre in 2007.
What is the lowest phosphate in rivers recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 0.026 Milligrams per litre in 2017.
How does Cyprus rank for phosphate in rivers?
Cyprus ranks 17th out of 29 countries with data for 2023.
Is phosphate in rivers rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Phosphate in rivers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Phosphate in rivers
Unit
Milligrams per litre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
30 places, 510 data points, 2007–2023
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