European fresh groundwater abstraction for public water supply shows significant variation by country. In 2023, Italy leads with 7.74 billion cubic meters, followed by Germany (3.8) and France (3.55). Smaller abstractions are noted in countries such as Latvia (0.06391) and Cyprus (0.0148). Year-on-year, notable increases include Portugal (2.22%) and Norway (3.49%), whereas Cyprus (-5.84%) and Luxembourg (-2.89%) saw declines. The last five years show a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) varying across countries, reflecting diverse regional trends in groundwater utilization.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on groundwater availability, regulatory changes to improve sustainability, and innovations in water management technologies, all of which will shape groundwater abstraction patterns in Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Groundwater Abstraction for Public Water Supply by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 7,740 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,800 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 3,550 | 2023 | -0.089% | +0.043% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,530 | 2023 | +0.019% | -0.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,500 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 854.29 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 751.71 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.039% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 739.55 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 722.2 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 526 | 2021 | +29.88% | +3.26% | View data |
