Renewable freshwater resources per capita in Qatar
Qatar: Renewable freshwater resources per capita was 21.07 cubic meters in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
21.07 cubic meters
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
179th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1,411 cubic meters
in 1961
All-time low
20.04 cubic meters
in 2020
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Renewable freshwater resources per capita in Qatar, 1961–2022
Source: AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2022, renewable freshwater resources per capita in Qatar stood at 21.07 cubic meters.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable freshwater resources per capita in Qatar peaked at 1,411 cubic meters in 1961 and was at its lowest, 20.04 cubic meters, 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.
Renewable freshwater resources per capita in Qatar, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,411 cubic meters | — |
| 1962 | 1,255 cubic meters | -11.1% |
| 1963 | 1,112 cubic meters | -11.4% |
| 1964 | 984.75 cubic meters | -11.4% |
| 1965 | 874.11 cubic meters | -11.2% |
| 1966 | 775.71 cubic meters | -11.3% |
| 1967 | 687.63 cubic meters | -11.4% |
| 1968 | 610.36 cubic meters | -11.2% |
| 1969 | 543.56 cubic meters | -10.9% |
| 1970 | 481.31 cubic meters | -11.5% |
| 1971 | 426.36 cubic meters | -11.4% |
| 1972 | 382.24 cubic meters | -10.3% |
| 1973 | 346.02 cubic meters | -9.5% |
| 1974 | 315.74 cubic meters | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 290.02 cubic meters | -8.1% |
| 1976 | 267.88 cubic meters | -7.6% |
| 1977 | 248.57 cubic meters | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 231.59 cubic meters | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 216.49 cubic meters | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 202.96 cubic meters | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 190.77 cubic meters | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 179.75 cubic meters | -5.8% |
| 1983 | 169.85 cubic meters | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 160.98 cubic meters | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 153.03 cubic meters | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 146.44 cubic meters | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 141.06 cubic meters | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 136.17 cubic meters | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 131.56 cubic meters | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 127.22 cubic meters | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 123.12 cubic meters | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 119.24 cubic meters | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 115.57 cubic meters | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 112.12 cubic meters | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 108.88 cubic meters | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 105.86 cubic meters | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 101.73 cubic meters | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 96.46 cubic meters | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 91.43 cubic meters | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 86.82 cubic meters | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 82.61 cubic meters | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 78.74 cubic meters | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 75.2 cubic meters | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 72.41 cubic meters | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 67.85 cubic meters | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 57.56 cubic meters | -15.2% |
| 2007 | 46.33 cubic meters | -19.5% |
| 2008 | 39.24 cubic meters | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 34.81 cubic meters | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 34.64 cubic meters | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 34.47 cubic meters | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 32.51 cubic meters | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 29.22 cubic meters | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 26.03 cubic meters | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 23.89 cubic meters | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 22.61 cubic meters | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 22 cubic meters | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 21.7 cubic meters | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 21.22 cubic meters | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 20.04 cubic meters | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 22.36 cubic meters | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 21.07 cubic meters | -5.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 21.07 cubic meters is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,872 cubic meters, 1% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 21.07 cubic meters is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 164.95 cubic meters, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 917.08 cubic meters | 543.56 cubic meters | 1,411 cubic meters | 9 |
| 1970s | 320.62 cubic meters | 216.49 cubic meters | 481.31 cubic meters | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.26 cubic meters | 131.56 cubic meters | 202.96 cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.16 cubic meters | 91.43 cubic meters | 127.22 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.16 cubic meters | 34.81 cubic meters | 86.82 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.83 cubic meters | 21.22 cubic meters | 34.64 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.16 cubic meters | 20.04 cubic meters | 22.36 cubic meters | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0002 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable freshwater resources per capita in Qatar?
- Renewable freshwater resources per capita in Qatar was 21.07 cubic meters in 2022, according to AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable freshwater resources per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 1,411 cubic meters in 1961.
- What is the lowest renewable freshwater resources per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.04 cubic meters in 2020.
- How does Qatar rank for renewable freshwater resources per capita?
- Qatar ranks 179th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
- Is renewable freshwater resources per capita 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 AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable freshwater resources per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country.