Per capita renewable freshwater resources in Zambia

Zambia: Per capita renewable freshwater resources was 3,980 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
3,980
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
70th
of 183 countries
All-time high
24,646
in 1961
All-time low
3,980
in 2022
Years of data
62
1961–2022

Per capita renewable freshwater resources in Zambia, 1961–2022

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k196119912022

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2022, per capita renewable freshwater resources in Zambia stood at 3,980. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.

The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita renewable freshwater resources in Zambia peaked at 24,646 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 3,980, in 2022.

That places Zambia 70th out of 183 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 21,784 19,108 24,646 9
1970s 16,348 14,241 18,557 10
1980s 12,084 10,568 13,821 10
1990s 9,250 8,234 10,300 10
2000s 6,962 5,945 8,006 10
2010s 4,995 4,332 5,743 10
2020s 4,093 3,980 4,208 3

Countries ranked near Zambia

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  4. 71 Andorra 3,960 compare
  5. 72 Jamaica 3,812 compare
  6. 73 Belarus 3,684 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita renewable freshwater resources in Zambia?
Per capita renewable freshwater resources in Zambia was 3,980 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita renewable freshwater resources recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 24,646 in 1961.
What is the lowest per capita renewable freshwater resources recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 3,980 in 2022.
How does Zambia rank for per capita renewable freshwater resources?
Zambia ranks 70th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
Is per capita renewable freshwater resources rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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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Indicator
Per capita renewable freshwater resources
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 10,438 data points, 1961–2022
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