Countries with the most fresh water/Sydney Nyachiro


Brazil holds the largest portion of the world's renewable fresh water, commanding 13.2% of the global total.

Russia ranks second with 10.1%, followed closely by Canada and the United States at 6.7% and 6.6% respectively.

China ties with the United States at 6.6%. Colombia and Indonesia also secure notable positions, contributing 5.0% and 4.7%.

South American representation remains strong further down the list, with Peru holding 3.8%, Chile at 2.1%, and Venezuela at 1.9%.

Asian nations account for several key spots as well, including India at 3.4%, Myanmar at 2.3%, Papua New Guinea at 1.9%, and Malaysia at 1.4%.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo completes the African region's presence on the list with 2.1%.

Together, these top 15 nations account for the vast majority of internal freshwater replenished annually by rivers and aquifers globally.