Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Tanzania

Tanzania: Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita was 1,298 cubic meters in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1,298 cubic meters
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
117th
of 183 countries
All-time high
8,245 cubic meters
in 1961
All-time low
1,298 cubic meters
in 2022
Years of data
62
1961–2022

Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Tanzania, 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

The most recent figure for renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Tanzania is 1,298 cubic meters, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.

That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 26.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Tanzania peaked at 8,245 cubic meters in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,298 cubic meters, in 2022.

That places Tanzania 117th out of 183 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7,333 cubic meters 6,443 cubic meters 8,245 cubic meters 9
1970s 5,329 cubic meters 4,518 cubic meters 6,226 cubic meters 10
1980s 3,812 cubic meters 3,302 cubic meters 4,377 cubic meters 10
1990s 2,848 cubic meters 2,522 cubic meters 3,217 cubic meters 10
2000s 2,179 cubic meters 1,925 cubic meters 2,452 cubic meters 10
2010s 1,643 cubic meters 1,420 cubic meters 1,877 cubic meters 10
2020s 1,338 cubic meters 1,298 cubic meters 1,378 cubic meters 3

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  1. 114 Iran 1,435 cubic meters compare
  2. 115 Togo 1,425 cubic meters compare
  3. 116 Ukraine 1,342 cubic meters compare
  4. 118 Germany 1,286 cubic meters compare
  5. 119 Serbia 1,261 cubic meters compare
  6. 120 South Korea 1,255 cubic meters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Tanzania?
Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita in Tanzania was 1,298 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 Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 8,245 cubic meters in 1961.
What is the lowest renewable internal freshwater resources per capita recorded in Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 1,298 cubic meters in 2022.
How does Tanzania rank for renewable internal freshwater resources per capita?
Tanzania ranks 117th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
Is renewable internal freshwater resources per capita rising or falling in Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tanzania 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
Last refreshed

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.