Colombia vs Saudi Arabia: Annual freshwater withdrawals
Colombia
24.26 billion
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
23.38 billion
in 2022
Colombia rank
32nd
Saudi Arabia rank
33rd
Annual freshwater withdrawals over time
- Colombia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 24.26 billion against 23.38 billion in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 883.60 million.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Colombia ranks 32nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.21 billion | 21.25 billion | 11.04 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 19.36 billion | 22.30 billion | 2.94 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 23.49 billion | 23.38 billion | 109.33 million | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual freshwater withdrawals, Colombia or Saudi Arabia?
- Colombia, at 24.26 billion against 23.38 billion in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in annual freshwater withdrawals between Colombia and Saudi Arabia?
- 883.60 million, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Colombia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for annual freshwater withdrawals?
- Colombia ranks 32nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual freshwater withdrawals. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.