In 2023, Australia led global freshwater abstractions for mining and quarrying with 1.35 billion cubic meters. Estonia followed at 0.17615 billion, while other countries registered below 0.1 billion cubic meters. Year-on-year, Denmark saw the highest increase at 5.09%, while Latvia experienced a decline of 1.99%. Over the last five years, these countries exhibited varied CAGR trends, indicating both expansion and slight contractions in abstraction levels.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements impacting water use efficiency in mining.
- Growing regulatory pressure to reduce water consumption.
- Environmental considerations potentially leading to alternative resources and methodologies.
Top countries in Freshwater Abstractions for Mining and Quarrying by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 1,350 | 2023 | +3.15% | +2.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 176.15 | 2021 | +7.34% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 50.46 | 2023 | +1.47% | +2.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 46.13 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 11.28 | 2023 | +2.64% | +5.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 10.96 | 2023 | +1.39% | -1.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 1.04 | 2023 | -1.89% | +2.93% | View data |
