Approximately 97.5% of water on Earth is found in the oceans, which covers about 71% of the planet's surface. Glaciers and ice caps hold approximately 1.7% of Earth's total water. Groundwater contains about 1.7% of the planet's water as well. Lakes, including freshwater and saline lakes, hold around 0.013% of Earth's water. Lastly, rivers hold a small fraction of the world's water, estimated to be around 0.001%. These percentages are approximate and can vary slightly depending on different estimates.
