Water Scarcity Calculator

Assess water scarcity levels using the Falkenmark Water Stress Indicator based on per capita water availability.

Annual Renewable Water (million m3)

Current Population

Total Water Withdrawal (million m3/year)

Domestic Use (%)

Industrial Use (%)

Agricultural Use (%)

Projected Population

Climate Change Water Impact (%)

Negative = decrease, Positive = increase

No Stress

10,000 m3/capita/year

Withdrawal Ratio

5.0%

Future Per Capita

7,500 m3

Domestic10.0 million m3

Industrial7.5 million m3

Agricultural32.5 million m3

No Stress: >1,700 m3/capita/year

Water Stress: 1,000-1,700 m3

Water Scarcity: 500-1,000 m3

Absolute Scarcity: < 500 m3