The 2023 data illustrate Greece leading in fresh groundwater gross abstraction at 6.41 billion cubic meters, followed closely by Germany (6.1), Spain (5.87), and France (5.82). Countries like Poland, Netherlands, and Romania display abstraction values significantly lower, with Estonia, Slovenia, and Lithuania at the lower end below 0.30. Year-on-year, Hungary shows a remarkable 4.54% increase, while Romania and Kosovo also exhibit positive trends. Conversely, Denmark and Luxembourg note significant declines at 2.96% and 3.89% respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to climate change and policy changes impacting groundwater management. Efficiency improvements in water use and innovative technologies could reshape abstraction patterns. Emphasis on sustainable practices is expected to influence future country-specific abstraction figures significantly.
Top countries in Fresh Groundwater Gross Abstraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 6,410 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6,100 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 5,870 | 2023 | +0.25% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5,820 | 2023 | -0.044% | +0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,470 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,160 | 2023 | -0.0017% | -0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 831 | 2023 | -2.45% | +2.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 745.81 | 2023 | +0.22% | -2.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 642.23 | 2023 | +2.4% | +4.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 618.39 | 2023 | -0.045% | -0.31% | View data |
