Renewable water resources per capita in Syria
Syria: Renewable water resources per capita was 317.51 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Renewable water resources per capita in Syria, 1961–2022
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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More energy & mining data for Syria
- Fuel imports 19.7% (2010)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2010)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2010)
- Gas production 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 49.9% (2010)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 61.44 (2023)
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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