South Africa - Freshwater withdrawal as % of total actual renewable water resources

45.33 (%) in 2020

In 2020, freshwater withdrawal for South Africa was 45.33 %. Freshwater withdrawal of South Africa increased from 28.9 % in 2001 to 45.33 % in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 2.49%.

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What is freshwater withdrawal?

Total freshwater withdrawn in a given year, expressed in percentage of the actual total renewable water resources (TRWR_actual). This parameter is an indication of the pressure on the renewable water resources.

What is South Africa freshwater withdrawal?