North Macedonia vs South Africa: Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of
North Macedonia
65.9%
in 2023
South Africa
67.6%
in 2023
North Macedonia rank
29th
South Africa rank
28th
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 67.6% against 65.9% in North Macedonia, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 28th of 196 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.8% | 50.3% | 30.5% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 26.0% | 59.9% | 33.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 47.8% | 66.8% | 19.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of, North Macedonia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 67.6% against 65.9% in North Macedonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 1.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of?
- North Macedonia ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 28th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.