Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Qatar

Qatar: Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita was 21.07 cubic meters in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
21.07 cubic meters
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
179th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1,411 cubic meters
in 1961
All-time low
20.04 cubic meters
in 2020
Years of data
62
1961–2022

Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Qatar, 1961–2022

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Source: AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in cubic meters.

Analysis

In 2022, renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Qatar stood at 21.07 cubic meters.

That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Qatar peaked at 1,411 cubic meters in 1961 and was at its lowest, 20.04 cubic meters, in 2020.

Qatar ranks 179th of 183 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
1960s 917.08 cubic meters 543.56 cubic meters 1,411 cubic meters 9
1970s 320.62 cubic meters 216.49 cubic meters 481.31 cubic meters 10
1980s 161.26 cubic meters 131.56 cubic meters 202.96 cubic meters 10
1990s 110.16 cubic meters 91.43 cubic meters 127.22 cubic meters 10
2000s 64.16 cubic meters 34.81 cubic meters 86.82 cubic meters 10
2010s 26.83 cubic meters 21.22 cubic meters 34.64 cubic meters 10
2020s 21.16 cubic meters 20.04 cubic meters 22.36 cubic meters 3

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 176 Jordan 60.59 cubic meters compare
  2. 177 Maldives 57.24 cubic meters compare
  3. 178 Yemen 54.94 cubic meters compare
  4. 180 United Arab Emirates 14.89 cubic meters compare
  5. 181 Egypt 8.88 cubic meters compare
  6. 182 Bahrain 2.62 cubic meters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Qatar?
Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Qatar was 21.07 cubic meters in 2022, according to AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
What is the highest renewable internal freshwater resources per capita recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 1,411 cubic meters in 1961.
What is the lowest renewable internal freshwater resources per capita recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 20.04 cubic meters in 2020.
How does Qatar rank for renewable internal freshwater resources per capita?
Qatar ranks 179th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
Is renewable internal freshwater resources per capita rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?
The figures come from AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita (cubic meters). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita (cubic meters)
Unit
cubic meters
Source
AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
230 places, 13,255 data points, 1961–2022
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Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country. Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita are calculated using the World Bank's population estimates.