Renewable water resources per capita in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Renewable water resources per capita was 14.89 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
14.89
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
180th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1,087
in 1961
All-time low
14.89
in 2022
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Renewable water resources per capita in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, renewable water resources per capita in United Arab Emirates stood at 14.89. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable water resources per capita in United Arab Emirates peaked at 1,087 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 14.89, in 2022.
United Arab Emirates ranks 180th 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 water resources per capita in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,087 | — |
| 1962 | 1,035 | -4.8% |
| 1963 | 985.47 | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 939.31 | -4.7% |
| 1965 | 897.65 | -4.4% |
| 1966 | 862.19 | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 834.73 | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 752.2 | -9.9% |
| 1969 | 625.89 | -16.8% |
| 1970 | 523.49 | -16.4% |
| 1971 | 447.73 | -14.5% |
| 1972 | 389.6 | -13.0% |
| 1973 | 343.72 | -11.8% |
| 1974 | 306.69 | -10.8% |
| 1975 | 276.32 | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 243.56 | -11.9% |
| 1977 | 211.21 | -13.3% |
| 1978 | 185.35 | -12.2% |
| 1979 | 164.47 | -11.3% |
| 1980 | 147.68 | -10.2% |
| 1981 | 136.38 | -7.7% |
| 1982 | 128.6 | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 121.43 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 114.86 | -5.4% |
| 1985 | 108.86 | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 102.22 | -6.1% |
| 1987 | 95.28 | -6.8% |
| 1988 | 89.19 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 83.81 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 79.02 | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 74.75 | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 70.93 | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 67.5 | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 64.43 | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 61.61 | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 57.75 | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 53.24 | -7.8% |
| 1998 | 49.34 | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 45.93 | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 42.94 | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 40.28 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 37.91 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 35.78 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 33.87 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 32.16 | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 29.95 | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 26.67 | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 23.8 | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 22.36 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 21.83 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 21.11 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 20.29 | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 19.5 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 18.61 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 17.64 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 16.79 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 16.26 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 16.05 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 15.88 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 15.96 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 15.67 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 14.89 | -5.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 14.89 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,872, 1% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 14.89 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 164.95, 9% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 891.04 | 625.89 | 1,087 | 9 |
| 1970s | 309.21 | 164.47 | 523.49 | 10 |
| 1980s | 112.83 | 83.81 | 147.68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.45 | 45.93 | 79.02 | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.57 | 22.36 | 42.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.4 | 15.88 | 21.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.5 | 14.89 | 15.96 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More energy & mining data for United Arab Emirates
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 4.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2023)
- Fuel exports 68.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2023)
- Gas production 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable water resources per capita in United Arab Emirates?
- Renewable water resources per capita in United Arab Emirates was 14.89 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable water resources per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 1,087 in 1961.
- What is the lowest renewable water resources per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.89 in 2022.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for renewable water resources per capita?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 180th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
- Is renewable water resources per capita rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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