In 2023, Greece led the European countries in fresh groundwater abstraction for agricultural purposes with 5.43 billion cubic meters, followed by Spain at 4.32 billion cubic meters. France registered a significant increase with a 1.42% rise, while Germany experienced a more substantial growth of 4.49%. Conversely, Denmark saw a notable decline in groundwater abstraction by 5.8%. Other countries like Romania (15.07%), Bulgaria (8.73%), and Latvia (7.67%) also showed significant year-on-year increases, indicating a growing reliance on groundwater in these regions for agricultural activities. However, some countries experienced declines, such as Cyprus, Serbia, and Malta.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impacts of climate change on groundwater resources and the adoption of more efficient irrigation technologies which may alter the abstraction rates. Additionally, policy changes across the European Union aimed at sustainable water use could significantly influence future groundwater abstraction trends in the agricultural sector.
Top countries in Fresh Groundwater Abstraction in Agriculture Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 5,430 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 4,320 | 2023 | +0.46% | -0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,330 | 2023 | +0.84% | +1.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 362.56 | 2023 | +3.38% | +4.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 318.35 | 2023 | -0.066% | -5.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 217.11 | 2023 | +1.1% | -0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 124.5 | 2023 | +0.32% | -1.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 104.9 | 2023 | +3.35% | +15.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 50.06 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 40.1 | 2023 | 0% | +1.3% | View data |
