5. Iran
Expected Water Stress Level: 4.91
Millions face imminent dehydration in Iran due to a multitude of issues stemming from mismanagement and environmental impediments. The root cause of the water scarcity, however, is undoubtedly a big population growth rate that the country’s resources are unable to cope with. What is ironic is that Iran was once the “pioneer of sustainable water management”, as stated in the TehranTimes.
