Saudi Arabia Dam capacity per capita 2026: 29.56 cubic meters per inhabitant
Saudi Arabia's dam capacity per capita in 2026 is 29.56 cubic meters per inhabitant (estimate), down 1.5% from 2025. It ranks #128 of 164 countries.
Dam capacity per capita measures the amount of water storage available for each individual in a country, expressed in cubic meters. This statistic highlights water resource management and its impact on sustainability and development. Understanding dam capacity is crucial for addressing water security and supporting agriculture, industry, and communities.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Dam capacity per capita over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29.56 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.54% | |
| 2025 | 30.02 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.52% | |
| 2024 | 30.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.49% | |
| 2023 | 30.95 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.26 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.83% | |
| 2022 | 31.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.84 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.63% | |
| 2021 | 32.05 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.35 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.08% | |
| 2020 | 32.4 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.55 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.67% | |
| 2019 | 32.95 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.12 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.35% | |
| 2018 | 33.07 cubic meters per inhabitant | +0.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | +1.37% | |
| 2017 | 32.62 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.07 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.21% | |
| 2016 | 32.69 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.81 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.42% | |
| 2015 | 33.5 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.13 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.26% | |
| 2014 | 34.63 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.2 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.35% | |
| 2013 | 35.82 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.28 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.44% | |
| 2012 | 37.1 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.36 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.54% | |
| 2011 | 38.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.63% | |
| 2010 | 39.91 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.55 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.73% | |
| 2009 | 41.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.66 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.84% | |
| 2008 | 43.12 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.77 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.95% | |
| 2007 | 44.89 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.9 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.06% | |
| 2006 | 46.79 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.05 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.19% | |
| 2005 | 48.84 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.1 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.13% | |
| 2004 | 50.94 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.23 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.20% | |
| 2003 | 53.17 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.43 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.37% | |
| 2002 | 55.61 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.13 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.69% | |
| 2001 | 57.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.61 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.05% | |
| 2000 | 58.35 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.62 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.30% | |
| 1999 | 60.97 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.25 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.55% | |
| 1998 | 63.22 cubic meters per inhabitant | +20.2 cubic meters per inhabitant | +46.96% | |
| 1997 | 43.02 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.69 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.78% | |
| 1996 | 44.71 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.82 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.92% | |
| 1995 | 46.53 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.97 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.06% | |
| 1994 | 48.5 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.12 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.19% | |
| 1993 | 50.62 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.29 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.33% | |
| 1992 | 52.91 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.50% | |
| 1991 | 55.41 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.71 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.66% | |
| 1990 | 58.11 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.04% | |
| 1989 | 59.32 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.97% | |
| 1988 | 61.78 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.2 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.32% | |
| 1987 | 61.97 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.27% | |
| 1986 | 65.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.02% | |
| 1985 | 68.88 cubic meters per inhabitant | +0.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | +0.71% | |
| 1984 | 68.39 cubic meters per inhabitant | +3.86 cubic meters per inhabitant | +5.99% | |
| 1983 | 64.53 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.61 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.30% | |
| 1982 | 68.14 cubic meters per inhabitant | +6.34 cubic meters per inhabitant | +10.26% | |
| 1981 | 61.8 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.67% | |
| 1980 | 62.22 cubic meters per inhabitant | +11.85 cubic meters per inhabitant | +23.52% | |
| 1979 | 50.37 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.06 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.06% | |
| 1978 | 51.43 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.02 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.55% | |
| 1977 | 54.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.38% | |
| 1976 | 56.95 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.31 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.90% | |
| 1975 | 59.26 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.19 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.11% | |
| 1974 | 62.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | +50.03 cubic meters per inhabitant | +402.81% | |
| 1973 | 12.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.64 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.89% | |
| 1972 | 13.06 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.64 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.65% | |
| 1971 | 13.69 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.62 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.34% | |
| 1970 | 14.32 cubic meters per inhabitant | — | — | |
| 1969 | — | — | — | |
| 1968 | — | — | — | |
| 1967 | — | — | — | |
| 1966 | — | — | — | |
| 1965 | — | — | — | |
| 1964 | — | — | — | |
| 1963 | — | — | — | |
| 1962 | — | — | — | |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saudi Arabia Dam capacity per capita
What is Saudi Arabia's dam capacity per capita in 2026?▾
Saudi Arabia's dam capacity per capita is 29.56 cubic meters per inhabitant in 2026 (estimate), according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Is Saudi Arabia's dam capacity per capita increasing or decreasing?▾
Saudi Arabia's dam capacity per capita fell by 1.5% from 2025 (30.02 cubic meters per inhabitant) to 2026 (29.56 cubic meters per inhabitant). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 9.6%.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for dam capacity per capita?▾
In 2026, Saudi Arabia has the 128th highest dam capacity per capita out of 164 countries with data.
What was Saudi Arabia's dam capacity per capita in 1970?▾
In 1970, Saudi Arabia's dam capacity per capita was 14.32 cubic meters per inhabitant. By 2026 it rose by 106.5%.
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