Water Data from The World’s Water

Getting good data on the many issues related to freshwater has long been a challenge. This section of our site is devoted to tables, figures, and maps on global water issues. Data are posted as they become available and you are encouraged to check back frequently for additions and updates. The documents may be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate icons.

The World's Water 2006-2007 Tables

				Table 1: Total Renewable Freshwater Supply, by Country (2006 Update)
				Table 2: Freshwater Withdrawal, by Country and Sector (2006 Update)
				Table 3: Access to Safe Drinking Water, by Country, 1970 to 2002 (2006 Update)
				Table 4: Access to Sanitation by Country, 1970 to 2002
				Table 5: Access to Water Supply and Sanitation by Region, 1990 and 2002
				Table 6: Annual Average ODA for Water, by Country, 1990 to 2004 (Total and Per Capita)
				Table 7: Twenty Largest Recipients of ODA for Water, 1990 to 2004
				Table 8: Twenty Largest Per Capita Recipients of ODA for Water, 1990 to 2004
				Table 9: Investment in Water and Sewerage Projects with Private Participation, by Region, in Middle- and Low- Income Countries, 1990-2004
				Table 10: Bottled Water Consumption by Country, 1997 to 2004
				Table 11: Global Bottled Water Consumption, by Region, 1997 to 2004
				Table 12: Per Capita Bottled Water Consumption by Region, 1997 to 2004
				Table 13: Per Capita Bottled Water Consumption, by Country, 1999 to 2004
				Table 14: Global Cholera Cases and Deaths Reported to the World Health Organization, 1970 to 2004
				Table 15: Reported Cases of Dracunculiasis by Country, 1972 to 2005
				Table 16: Irrigated Area, by Region, 1961 to 2003
				Table 17: Irrigated Area, Developed and Developing Countries, 1961 - 2003
				Table 18: The U.S. Water Industry Revenue (2003) and Growth (2004–2006)
				Table 19: Pesticide Occurrence in Streams, Groundwater, Fish, and Sediment in the United States
				Table 20: Global Desalination Capacity and Plants—January 1, 2005
				Table 21: 100 Largest Desalination Plants Planned, in Construction, or in Operation—January 1, 2005
				Table 22: Installed Desalination Capacity by Year, Number of Plants, and Total Capacity, 1945 to 2004

The World's Water 2002-2003 Tables

				Table 3: Access to Safe Drinking Water, by Country, 1970 to 2000
				Table 5: Access to Water Supply and Sanitation by Region, 1990 & 2000
				Table 10: Irrigated Area, by Region, 1961 to 1999
				Table 12: Number of Dams, by Continent and Country
				Table 14: Regional Statistics on Large Dams
				Table 15: Commissioning of Large Dams in the 20th Century, by Decade

The World's Water 1998-1999 Tables and Charts

				Table 1: Total Renewable Freshwater Supply By Country
				Table 2: Freshwater Withdrawal by Country and Sector
				Table 7: Access to Safe Drinking Water in Developing Countries by Region
				Table 8: Access to Sanitation in Developing Countries by Region
				Table 13: Waterborne Disease Outbreaks in the United States
				Table 14: Hydroelectric Capacity and Production by Country, 1996
				Table 16: Desalination Capacity by Country, January 1, 1996
				Figure 1.8: Desalination Capacity (chart)
				Table 2.2 Estimates of Global Morbidity and Mortality of Water-Related Diseases

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  Documents

Treaty Between the government of the Republic of India and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on Sharing of the Ganga/Ganges Waters at Farakka.