The Americas have the largest renewable water resources worldwide, at roughly 30 trillion cubic meters in 2020. Surface water accounted for 84 percent of this total. Surface water is any body of water found above ground, such as lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Meanwhile, Africa was the region with the highest share of groundwater resources, accounting for 20 percent of total renewable water resources.
Renewable groundwater and surface water resources worldwide in 2020, by region
(in billion cubic meters)
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Values correspond to the theoretical maximum amount of water available for a region at a given time.
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