The world’s largest rivers are determined by their total length or their drainage basin. Here, we will share with you information about the world’s largest rivers, the countries they run through, and the animals and plants found around them.
Rivers are vital to the health of our planet, providing water for drinking, irrigation, transportation, and supporting countless ecosystems.
| Rank | River Name |
Water discharged (cubic feet per second) |
|
1. |
Amazon River | 224,000 |
| 2. | Congo River |
41,200 |
|
3. |
Ganges River | 41,190 |
| 4. | Orinoco River |
37,740 |
|
5. |
Rio Negro River | 35,943 |
| 6. | Yangtze River |
35,000 |
|
7. |
Madeira River | 31,200 |
| 8. | Rio De La Plata River |
27,225 |
|
9. |
Brahmaputra | 19,825 |
| 10. | Yenisei |
19,800 |
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