Countries by Internal Freshwater Resources Per Capita

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total internal renewable freshwater resources per person per year, measured in thousands of cubic metres per capita. Iceland leads the world in freshwater availability per person by an enormous margin — with glaciers, rivers, and rainfall generating approximately 519,000 cubic metres per person annually, compared to global averages of around 6,000 cubic metres and severe scarcity thresholds of just 1,000 cubic metres per person.

✨ AI Insight

The vast difference in freshwater resources per capita highlights the stark contrast between countries like Iceland and those with much lower figures. For instance, while Iceland's 519,000 cubic metres per person dwarfs Guyana's 316,000, it also emphasizes the challenges faced by nations with limited freshwater supplies. Countries such as Brazil and Russia, with only 28,000 and 30,000 cubic metres per capita respectively, underscore the global water scarcity issue. Factors contributing to these disparities include geographical features, climate conditions, and population density, which can significantly impact water resource distribution and management. This trend suggests that nations with abundant freshwater resources may have a strategic advantage in terms of agriculture, energy production, and overall quality of life.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Iceland leads with 519 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 155 · median: 77.

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Gap in All Time: Iceland is 18.5× larger than Brazil.