World Map with Top Ten Countries by Freshwater Withdrawal



Here are the top ten countries with the highest freshwater withdrawal, according to the World Bank:

  • China
  • India
  • United States
  • Pakistan
  • Iran
  • Uzbekistan
  • Mexico
  • Russia
  • Canada
  • Saudi Arabia

Freshwater is found beneath the Earth’s surface as groundwater and in surface water storages such as lakes, streams, and swampy areas. The world map with top ten countries by freshwater with-drawl shows the top ten countries that use the maximum freshwater. As shown in the map, India withdraws the maximum freshwater. China ranks second followed by United States, Pakistan, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Mexico, and Russia.

World Top Ten Countries by Freshwater Withdrawal 2016
Country Total withdrawal (km3/year)
India 645.84
China 549.76
United States 477
Pakistan 169.39
Japan 88.43
Indonesia 82.78
Thailand 82.75
Bangladesh 79.4
Mexico 78.22
Russia 76.68

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