The global agriculture freshwater abstraction data highlights significant differences across countries. In 2023, Mexico recorded the highest abstraction at 67 billion cubic meters, with a declining trend of 7.8% from 2022. In contrast, Russia increased 0.5%, reaching 19.1 billion cubic meters. Smaller nations like Costa Rica saw a 1.84% rise, while Poland and the Netherlands showed declines of 0.95% and 0.92%, respectively. Despite smaller volumes, Luxembourg experienced the largest relative increase at 5.42%. Over a five-year timeframe, CAGR provides insights into longer-term trends, ensuring comprehensive analysis.
Future trends to watch in global agriculture freshwater abstraction include:
- Technological advancements in water management and irrigation to reduce abstraction levels.
- Impact of climate change on water availability and agricultural practices.
- Policy changes promoting sustainable water use and conservation methods.
- Variations in global demand for agricultural products influencing water usage needs.
Top countries in Agriculture Freshwater Abstraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Mexico | 67,000 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.078% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 19,100 | 2023 | -0.068% | +0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 4,210 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Costa Rica | 2,300 | 2023 | +4.23% | +1.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 912.04 | 2023 | -1.25% | -0.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 288.5 | 2023 | -0.062% | -0.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 58.04 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 58.03 | 2023 | -0.93% | +0.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 56.24 | 2023 | -0.044% | +0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 40.2 | 2023 | 0% | -3.36% | View data |
