Renewable water resources per capita in Syria

Syria: Renewable water resources per capita was 317.51 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
317.51
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
160th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1,481
in 1961
All-time low
311.74
in 2011
Years of data
62
1961–2022

Renewable water resources per capita in Syria, 1961–2022

2505007501.0k1.2k1.5k196119912022

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for renewable water resources per capita in Syria is 317.51, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, renewable water resources per capita in Syria peaked at 1,481 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 311.74, in 2011.

That places Syria 160th out of 183 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1,315 1,155 1,481 9
1970s 964.35 823.38 1,118 10
1980s 686.32 585.6 796.19 10
1990s 498.38 439.49 566.97 10
2000s 378.07 324.52 428.66 10
2010s 344.77 311.74 371.58 10
2020s 328.69 317.51 338.82 3

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  2. 158 Tunisia 346.14 compare
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  4. 161 Oman 295.97 compare
  5. 162 Barbados 283.37 compare
  6. 163 Djibouti 263.83 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is renewable water resources per capita in Syria?
Renewable water resources per capita in Syria was 317.51 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest renewable water resources per capita recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 1,481 in 1961.
What is the lowest renewable water resources per capita recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 311.74 in 2011.
How does Syria rank for renewable water resources per capita?
Syria ranks 160th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
Is renewable water resources per capita rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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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About this data

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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