5 World’s Most Water-Stressed Countries in 2040

2. United Arab Emirates

WRI Score: 5.00

Despite the fact that the United Arab Emirates is among the most water-stressed countries in the world, the water consumption levels are about 50% higher than the global average. People in the Emirate use about 500 liters of water per day. By 2040, the UAE is projected to remain as one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. Recognizing the gravity of the issue, the Emirati government is undertaking measures such as reanalyzing water tariffs and subsidies, introducing water consumption indicators for its nationals, and construction of hundreds of groundwater monitoring stations across the nation.