Maldives - Inland Waters

Asia (1000 ha in 2021)

India is the top country by inland waters among 20 countries. As of 2021, inland waters in India was 31,407 1000 ha that accounts for 49.76% of total inland waters. The top 5 countries (others are China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan) account for 88.40% of it. The total inland waters was estimated at 63,121.2 1000 ha in 2021.

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India 31,407 FAO
China 17,531 FAO
Pakistan 2,522 FAO
Kazakhstan 2,520.2 FAO
Turkmenistan 1,817 FAO
Bangladesh 1,740 FAO
Japan 1,340 FAO
Uzbekistan 827.1 FAO
Kyrgyzstan 815 FAO
Mongolia 660.9 FAO
Azerbaijan 395 FAO
Nepal 383 FAO
Sri Lanka 375 FAO
Republic of Korea 280 FAO
Tajikistan 259 FAO
Armenia 127 FAO
Afghanistan 63 FAO
Bhutan 25 FAO
Georgia 21 FAO
Democratic People's Republic of Korea 13 FAO
Land Use Land Use Type
Agricultural Area 4 timeseries
Arable 13 % in 2021 WB
Country Area 2 timeseries
Cropland Area 3 timeseries
Forest Area 1 timeseries
Land 300 sq. km in 2021 WB + 1 other
Marine Area Protected 1 timeseries
Meadows Pastures 4 timeseries
Pastures Meadows 4 timeseries