Annual freshwater withdrawals as a share of internal renewable water resources — a water-stress indicator. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Freshwater Withdrawals |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 47.1% |
| 2021 | 46.6% |
| 2020 | 45.3% |
| 2019 | 44.6% |
| 2018 | 43.8% |
| 2017 | 43.3% |
| 2016 | 42.5% |
| 2015 | 41.7% |
| 2014 | 36.8% |
| 2013 | 31.9% |
| 2012 | 34.1% |
| 2011 | 33.6% |
170 of 207 indicators carry a figure for South Africa, grouped by topic.