Rwanda vs South Africa: Renewable water resources per capita
Rwanda
695.92
in 2022
South Africa
718.2
in 2022
Rwanda rank
146th
South Africa rank
145th
Renewable water resources per capita over time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 718.2 against 695.92 in Rwanda, a difference of 22.28.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 62 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Rwanda ahead.
Rwanda ranks 146th and South Africa ranks 145th of 183 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 6 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,766 | 2,353 | 412.95 | Rwanda |
| 1970s | 2,099 | 1,776 | 322.55 | Rwanda |
| 1980s | 1,537 | 1,310 | 226.87 | Rwanda |
| 1990s | 1,303 | 1,019 | 284.23 | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 1,060 | 909.33 | 150.32 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 828.48 | 802.5 | 25.97 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 711.45 | 728.78 | 17.34 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher renewable water resources per capita, Rwanda or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 718.2 against 695.92 in Rwanda as of 2022.
- What is the difference in renewable water resources per capita between Rwanda and South Africa?
- 22.28, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and South Africa?
- 62 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2022.
- How do Rwanda and South Africa rank globally for renewable water resources per capita?
- Rwanda ranks 146th and South Africa ranks 145th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Renewable water resources per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.