India vs South Africa: 6.4.2 Level of water stress (No breakdown) — Value

India
65.87 %
in 2023
South Africa
67.6 %
in 2023
India rank
26th
South Africa rank
24th

6.4.2 Level of water stress (No breakdown) — Value over time

  • India
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 67.6 % against 65.87 % in India, a difference of 1.73 %.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was India ahead.

India ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 24th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, India averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade India South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 65.1 % 50.33 % 14.77 % India
2010s 66.21 % 59.91 % 6.3 % India
2020s 65.87 % 66.78 % 0.91 % South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.4.2 level of water stress (no breakdown) — value, India or South Africa?
South Africa, at 67.6 % against 65.87 % in India as of 2023.
What is the difference in 6.4.2 level of water stress (no breakdown) — value between India and South Africa?
1.73 %, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do India and South Africa rank globally for 6.4.2 level of water stress (no breakdown) — value?
India ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 24th of 168 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 6.4.2 Level of water stress (No breakdown) — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.4.2 Level of water stress (No breakdown) — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
211 places, 4,919 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

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