FalkenmarkIndex
The Falkenmark Index is a measure used to assess water scarcity within a country or region. Developed by Swedish hydrologist Malin Falkenmark, the index estimates the amount of renewable freshwater resources available per person per year. It categorizes water availability into different levels of scarcity, ranging from "low stress" to "absolute scarcity," based on specific thresholds.
The index is calculated by dividing a region's total renewable freshwater resources by its population. These
While the Falkenmark Index provides a useful overview of potential water availability, it has limitations. It