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Top 10 Island Nations with the Highest Per Capita Desalination Capacity

This ranking evaluates the reliance on desalination technology of island nations based on 2026 per capita desalination capacity. By comparing the daily water production per capita (liters/day), it highlights the infrastructure levels of small island economies in tackling climate change and water security challenges.

Current #1
Bahrain

Interesting Facts & Summary

The 'Lifeline' of Island Survival

In environments with extreme freshwater scarcity, these nations treat desalination as core national security. Interestingly, it is not just large-scale plants; countries like the Maldives and the Marshall Islands achieve high per capita coverage through distributed small-scale RO units.

Key Comparison:

  • Middle Eastern Island States (e.g., Bahrain): Driven by industrial needs with massive individual plant capacities.
  • Pacific Island Nations: Climate-driven, focusing on combating sea-level rise and groundwater salinization.
RankCountry or Territory NamePer Capita Daily Desalination (liters/day)Primary Technology
Bahrain
620MSF and RO
Maldives
480Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Malta
350Reverse Osmosis (RO)
4
Cyprus
310Reverse Osmosis (RO)
5
Cayman Islands
290Reverse Osmosis (RO)
6
Singapore
260RO and Water Reclamation
7
Bahamas
220Reverse Osmosis (RO)
8
Curacao
195Reverse Osmosis (RO)
9
Antigua and Barbuda
180Reverse Osmosis (RO)
10
Nauru
165Reverse Osmosis (RO)

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