Water Use Efficiency in South Africa
South Africa: Water Use Efficiency was 16.01 USD/m3 in 2023. β¬ Flat
Latest (2023)
16.01 USD/m3
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
83rd
of 155 countries
All-time high
19.38 USD/m3
in 2013
All-time low
15.57 USD/m3
in 2020
Years of data
24
2000β2023
Water Use Efficiency in South Africa, 2000β2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in USD/m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for water use efficiency in South Africa is 16.01 USD/m3, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, water use efficiency in South Africa peaked at 19.38 USD/m3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.57 USD/m3, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 83rd of 155 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.14 USD/m3 | 15.59 USD/m3 | 18.91 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.57 USD/m3 | 15.92 USD/m3 | 19.38 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.82 USD/m3 | 15.57 USD/m3 | 16.01 USD/m3 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought β Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought β Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 Β°C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought β Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought β Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is water use efficiency in South Africa?
- Water use efficiency in South Africa was 16.01 USD/m3 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest water use efficiency recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 19.38 USD/m3 in 2013.
- What is the lowest water use efficiency recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.57 USD/m3 in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for water use efficiency?
- South Africa ranks 83rd out of 155 countries with data for 2023.
- Is water use efficiency rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Water Use Efficiency (United States dollars per cubic meter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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