| Statistic | Lebanon | Syria |
| Population—study area (millons) | 0.373 | 1.675 |
| Population—whole country (millions) | 6.9 | 17.5 |
| Poverty rate—study area (% of population classified as “poor”)a | 92% | 90% |
| Contribution to total water in study area | High (~90%) | Low (10%) |
| Prior use | 96 MCM | 307 MCM |
| Per capita food value (I$) | 354 | 414 |
| Climate change statistics | Not used | Not used |