Kuwait has the highest renewable water resource dependency ratio worldwide according to the latest data available. As of 2020, Kuwait received 100 percent of its renewable water from upstream countries due to having no permanent lakes or rivers. Egypt followed in second, with 98 percent of its renewable water resources originating outside the country.
Renewable water resources dependency ratio in leading countries worldwide as of 2020
Figures represent the share of renewable water resources originating outside the country. It does not consider the possible allocation of water to downstream countries.
Values have been rounded.
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FAO (Aquastat). (March 21, 2023). Renewable water resources dependency ratio in leading countries worldwide as of 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1257669/worldwide-renewable-water-resources-dependency-by-country/
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