Republic of Moldova vs South Africa: Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita
Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita over time
- Republic of Moldova
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 718.2 cubic meters against 640.66 cubic meters in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 77.54 cubic meters.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Moldova's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 147th and South Africa ranks 145th of 183 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 510.39 cubic meters | 1,002 cubic meters | 491.6 cubic meters | South Africa |
| 2000s | 559.97 cubic meters | 909.33 cubic meters | 349.37 cubic meters | South Africa |
| 2010s | 577.56 cubic meters | 802.5 cubic meters | 224.94 cubic meters | South Africa |
| 2020s | 626.5 cubic meters | 728.78 cubic meters | 102.28 cubic meters | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher renewable internal freshwater resources per capita, Republic of Moldova or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 718.2 cubic meters against 640.66 cubic meters in Republic of Moldova as of 2022.
- What is the difference in renewable internal freshwater resources per capita between Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 77.54 cubic meters, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2022.
- How do Republic of Moldova and South Africa rank globally for renewable internal freshwater resources per capita?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 147th and South Africa ranks 145th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita (cubic meters). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country. Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita are calculated using the World Bank's population estimates.