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Data Starter: Renewable freshwater resources per capita

Elizabeth Veal

24th October 2025

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Are renewable freshwater resources per capita declining?

Using the chart from OurWorldinData answer these questions:

  1. What was the percentage change in renewable freshwater resources per capita in Brazil between 1961 and 2021?
  2. Compare the decline in renewable freshwater resources per capita in the USA to that in China over the 1961-2021 time period.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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