Per capita renewable freshwater resources in Qatar
Qatar: Per capita renewable freshwater resources was 21.07 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
21.07
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
179th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1,411
in 1961
All-time low
20.04
in 2020
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Per capita renewable freshwater resources in Qatar, 1961–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, per capita renewable freshwater resources in Qatar stood at 21.07.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita renewable freshwater resources in Qatar peaked at 1,411 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 20.04, in 2020.
Qatar ranks 179th of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita renewable freshwater resources in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,411 | — |
| 1962 | 1,255 | -11.1% |
| 1963 | 1,112 | -11.4% |
| 1964 | 984.75 | -11.4% |
| 1965 | 874.11 | -11.2% |
| 1966 | 775.71 | -11.3% |
| 1967 | 687.63 | -11.4% |
| 1968 | 610.36 | -11.2% |
| 1969 | 543.56 | -10.9% |
| 1970 | 481.31 | -11.5% |
| 1971 | 426.36 | -11.4% |
| 1972 | 382.24 | -10.3% |
| 1973 | 346.02 | -9.5% |
| 1974 | 315.74 | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 290.02 | -8.1% |
| 1976 | 267.88 | -7.6% |
| 1977 | 248.57 | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 231.59 | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 216.49 | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 202.96 | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 190.77 | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 179.75 | -5.8% |
| 1983 | 169.85 | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 160.98 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 153.03 | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 146.44 | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 141.06 | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 136.17 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 131.56 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 127.22 | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 123.12 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 119.24 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 115.57 | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 112.12 | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 108.88 | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 105.86 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 101.73 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 96.46 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 91.43 | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 86.82 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 82.61 | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 78.74 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 75.2 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 72.41 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 67.85 | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 57.56 | -15.2% |
| 2007 | 46.33 | -19.5% |
| 2008 | 39.24 | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 34.81 | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 34.64 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 34.47 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 32.51 | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 29.22 | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 26.03 | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 23.89 | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 22.61 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 22 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 21.7 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 21.22 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 20.04 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 22.36 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 21.07 | -5.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 21.07 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,872, 1% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 21.07 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 164.95, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 917.08 | 543.56 | 1,411 | 9 |
| 1970s | 320.62 | 216.49 | 481.31 | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.26 | 131.56 | 202.96 | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.16 | 91.43 | 127.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.16 | 34.81 | 86.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.83 | 21.22 | 34.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.16 | 20.04 | 22.36 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
- Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita renewable freshwater resources in Qatar?
- Per capita renewable freshwater resources in Qatar was 21.07 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita renewable freshwater resources recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 1,411 in 1961.
- What is the lowest per capita renewable freshwater resources recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.04 in 2020.
- How does Qatar rank for per capita renewable freshwater resources?
- Qatar ranks 179th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
- Is per capita renewable freshwater resources rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita renewable freshwater resources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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