The analysis of European Fresh Groundwater Gross Abstraction reveals varied trends across countries. In 2023, Greece led the abstraction per capita, with countries like Estonia and Cyprus following. The variations reveal mixed signals: Hungary and Romania experienced significant growth, while nations like Luxembourg and Malta saw declines. Other countries, such as Denmark and Cyprus, also experienced a negative trend, while Spain, albeit slightly, also showed a decrease.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on groundwater levels and abstraction policies across European countries. Monitoring countries with rapid growth in groundwater usage could provide insights into sustainable management practices.
Top countries in Fresh Groundwater Gross Abstraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Cubic Meters Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 604.28 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 174.08 | 2023 | 0% | +1.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Cyprus | 153.38 | 2023 | -1.12% | -2.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 124.85 | 2023 | -0.22% | -3.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 123.06 | 2023 | 0% | -0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 100.84 | 2023 | +0.0099% | +0.052% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 89.54 | 2023 | 0% | -0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 84.52 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 80.88 | 2023 | -0.025% | +0.059% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 73.01 | 2023 | +0.014% | +0.058% | View data |
