Nepal water statistics
Withdrawals, access, stress for Nepal: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Nepal | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh water withdrawn per year | 9.50B m³ | 2022 | #50 of 180 | 0.2% of world |
| Water stress | 8.3% | 2022 | #81 of 177 | |
| Renewable water per person | 6,670 m³ | 2022 | #59 of 182 | 5,393 m³ |
| Basic drinking water access | 93.6% | 2024 | #133 of 210 | 91.5% |
| Safely managed sanitation | 53.4% | 2024 | #80 of 144 | 58.5% |
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