Water Consumption in Saudi Arabia

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Water Consumption in Saudi Arabia 2025: Managing Scarcity at Scale

Saudi Arabia faces one of the most acute water scarcity challenges of any major economy. The Kingdom receives less than 100 millimetres of average annual rainfall, possesses no permanent rivers or freshwater lakes, and relies on a combination of desalinated seawater, non-renewable groundwater extraction, and treated wastewater to meet the needs of its population, agriculture, and industry. Water management is integral to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 sustainability objectives. Per-capita water consumption in Saudi Arabia exceeds 250 litres per day, significantly above the global average and among the highest rates in water-scarce nations.

Water Consumption on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence Platform

Water Consumption in Saudi Arabia

Water Consumption in Saudi Arabia 2025: Managing Scarcity at Scale