Renewable water resources per capita in Gambia

Gambia: Renewable water resources per capita was 1,138 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1,138
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
123rd
of 183 countries
All-time high
7,336
in 1961
All-time low
1,138
in 2022
Years of data
62
1961–2022

Renewable water resources per capita in Gambia, 1961–2022

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Gambia recorded 1,138 for renewable water resources per capita in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, renewable water resources per capita in Gambia peaked at 7,336 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,138, in 2022.

Gambia ranks 123rd of 183 countries on this measure, 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 6,594 5,889 7,336 9
1970s 5,026 4,349 5,724 10
1980s 3,572 2,966 4,202 10
1990s 2,438 2,119 2,844 10
2000s 1,827 1,603 2,062 10
2010s 1,376 1,221 1,557 10
2020s 1,165 1,138 1,192 3

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 120 South Korea 1,255 compare
  2. 121 Czechia 1,232 compare
  3. 122 Afghanistan 1,162 compare
  4. 124 Haiti 1,131 compare
  5. 125 Belgium 1,027 compare
  6. 126 Denmark 1,016 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is renewable water resources per capita in Gambia?
Renewable water resources per capita in Gambia was 1,138 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest renewable water resources per capita recorded in Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 7,336 in 1961.
What is the lowest renewable water resources per capita recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was 1,138 in 2022.
How does Gambia rank for renewable water resources per capita?
Gambia ranks 123rd out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
Is renewable water resources per capita rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable water resources per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Renewable water resources per capita
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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