Figures were calculated by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ based on the figures by country per region provided by the source. Values have been rounded.
Values correspond to the theoretical maximum amount of water available for a region at a given time.
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Global renewable water resources 2021, by type and region
The Americas have the largest renewable water resources worldwide, at roughly ** trillion cubic meters in 2021. Surface water accounted for ** percent of this total. Surface water is any body of water found above ground, such as lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Meanwhile, Africa was the region with the highest share of groundwater resources, accounting for ** percent of total renewable water resources.
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