Water

25 countries face extremely high water stress, study finds

The water stress in these countries is mostly driven by low supply, paired with demand from domestic, agricultural, and industrial use.

The water stress in these countries is mostly driven by low supply, paired with demand from domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. Image: Pexels/ArtHouse Studio

Samantha Kuzma
Aqueduct Data Lead, Water Program, World Resources Institute
Liz Saccoccia
Water Security Associate, World Resources Institute
Marlena Chertock
Communications Manager, Water Program, World Resources Institute
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The world is facing a growing water crisis, and water stress is expected to worsen in the coming decades.
The world is facing a growing water crisis, and water stress is expected to worsen in the coming decades. Image: World Resources Institute

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The Middle East and North Africa region is projected to be the most water-stressed region in the world, with 14 countries facing extremely high water stress.
The Middle East and North Africa region is projected to be the most water-stressed region in the world, with 14 countries facing extremely high water stress. Image: World Resources Institute

The causes of water stress include climate change, population growth, and unsustainable water management practices.
The causes of water stress include climate change, population growth, and unsustainable water management practices. Image: World Resources Institute

It is important to invest in water management now to avoid the worst impacts of water stress in the future.
It is important to invest in water management now to avoid the worst impacts of water stress in the future. Image: World Resources Institute

It is important to act now to address water stress, as the problem is only going to get worse.
It is important to act now to address water stress, as the problem is only going to get worse. Image: World Resources Institute
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