In 2023, European fresh ground water abstractions for public water supply saw varied trends across different countries. Russia led with a value of 3.82 billion cubic meters but faced a -1.26% decline year-on-year. France was a close second at 3.56 billion cubic meters, experiencing a minor increase of 0.084%. Poland and Belgium saw slight declines of -0.3% and -0.073%, respectively. Denmark's abstraction dropped by -0.74%, while Portugal and Slovakia reported significant increases of 2.22% and 0.58%. Ireland and Estonia showed robust growth at 1.83% and 1.8%, respectively. Conversely, Latvia and Luxembourg experienced declines of -0.041% and -2.89%, while Lithuania recorded a modest increase of 0.22%.
Future trends to watch include monitoring the impact of climate change on water resources, advancements in water-efficient technologies, and policy shifts towards sustainable water management across Europe. Additionally, demographic changes and economic activities will play crucial roles in shaping the dynamics of fresh ground water abstractions.
Top countries in Fresh Ground Water Abstractions for Public Water Supply by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 3,820 | 2023 | -0.96% | -1.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,560 | 2023 | +0.039% | +0.084% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 1,530 | 2023 | +0.019% | -0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 462.53 | 2023 | -0.086% | -0.073% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 382.06 | 2023 | -0.047% | -0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 321.52 | 2023 | +0.093% | +2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 252.8 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 186.01 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 137.16 | 2023 | +0.022% | +0.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 63.91 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.041% | View data |
