In 2023, fresh groundwater abstractions for mining and quarrying in Europe showed significant variation among countries. Russia led with 5.21 billion cubic meters, marking a steady 3% increase from the previous year. Estonia and Poland followed, with notable volumes at 0.17614 and 0.03571 billion cubic meters, respectively. Denmark reported a 3.9% increase to 0.00994 billion cubic meters, while Greece saw a decline of 5.53%, landing at 0.00654 billion cubic meters. Finland and the Netherlands recorded minimal abstraction volumes, with the Netherlands exhibiting a stark 43.1% rise.
Future trends to watch in European groundwater abstractions for mining and quarrying include:
- Environmental regulations influencing groundwater usage.
- Technological advancements improving efficiency.
- Shifts in industrial demand due to economic changes.
- Potential climate change impacts on groundwater availability.
Top countries in Fresh Ground Water Abstractions for Mining and Quarrying by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 5,210 | 2023 | +3.03% | +3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 176.14 | 2021 | +7.34% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 35.71 | 2023 | -2.75% | -1.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 9.94 | 2023 | +2.47% | +3.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 6.54 | 2023 | -7.37% | -5.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 0.75 | 2023 | 0% | -1.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.3 | 2023 | 0% | +43.1% | View data |
