In 2024, global freshwater abstractions for public water supply showed significant variation between countries. Italy led with the highest volume at 9.17 billion cubic meters, followed by France at 5.33 and Spain at 4.61. Conversely, Estonia had the lowest abstraction at 0.06244. Year-on-year changes from 2023 indicated notable trends, including depreciation in Norway (-2.34%), Australia (-0.53%), and Switzerland (-0.89%), while Estonia (1.77%) and Portugal (1.0%) demonstrated significant increases. CAGR analysis over five years suggests varied performance across nations, warranting deeper scrutiny of localized water management strategies.
Future trends to monitor include impacts of climate change on water resources, advancements in water recycling and desalination technologies, and policy shifts towards sustainable water use. A focus on how these factors influence national freshwater abstraction volumes will be crucial for long-term planning and resource management.
Top countries in Freshwater Abstractions for Public Water Supply by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 9,170 | 2023 | -0.043% | -0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 5,330 | 2023 | -0.027% | +0.097% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,610 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 2,910 | 2023 | +0.035% | -0.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,100 | 2023 | +0.14% | -0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1,720 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 927.11 | 2023 | +0.4% | +1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 911.5 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 752.46 | 2023 | +0.044% | +0.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 728.17 | 2023 | +0.0082% | -2.34% | View data |
