In 2023, Italy led European freshwater abstraction for public water supply with 9.17 billion cubic meters, despite a slight decrease of 0.02%. Germany and France had moderate values, at 5.39 and 5.31 billion cubic meters, respectively. Ireland, Portugal, and Cyprus showed significant year-on-year increases of over 1%, with Cyprus observing a notable rise of 6.23%. Switzerland, Norway, and Czech Republic experienced declines, with Norway facing the largest drop of 2.34%. The five-year compound annual growth rate indicates a varied performance across countries, with several experiencing slight increases, while others faced declines.
Future trends to watch:
- Impacts of climate change on water resources availability.
- Technological advancements in water conservation and efficiency.
- Policy shifts towards sustainable water management practices across Europe.
Top countries in Freshwater Abstraction for Public Water Supply by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 9,170 | 2023 | +0.016% | -0.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 5,390 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,310 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.038% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 4,610 | 2023 | +0.066% | +0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,100 | 2023 | +0.14% | -0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1,720 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,320 | 2023 | +0.097% | +0.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,250 | 2021 | +17.98% | +3.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 1,040 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 927.11 | 2023 | +0.46% | +1.04% | View data |
