The 2023 data for European freshwater abstraction in the agriculture sector highlights significant disparities among countries. Greece leads with 771.1 cubic meters per capita, a slight increase of 0.41% from the previous year, evidencing its heavy reliance on water for agriculture. Spain, despite a -0.91% decline, still maintains substantial usage at 393 cubic meters per capita. Romania shows a remarkable 14.47% increase, climbing to 135.65 cubic meters per capita. Contrastingly, Denmark (-4.46%) and the Czech Republic (-4.43%) saw noticeable decreases. Malta and Slovakia experienced notable year-on-year reductions at -6.3% and -20.85%, respectively, signaling potential shifts in agricultural practices or water management policies.
For future trends, continued monitoring of freshwater abstraction is critical, given the varied dependencies and environmental impacts across Europe. Emerging policies on water conservation and technological advancements in irrigation could significantly alter these figures. Additionally, climate change and its influence on water availability may drive further regional differences in agricultural water use.
Top countries in Freshwater Abstraction in Agriculture Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Cubic Meters Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 771.1 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 393 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Albania | 199.75 | 2023 | -1.35% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 181.33 | 2023 | +0.017% | +0.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 135.65 | 2023 | +2.28% | +14.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 108.22 | 2023 | -0.45% | +1.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 94.63 | 2023 | -0.053% | -1.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 90.57 | 2023 | -0.088% | -4.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 46.42 | 2023 | -1.9% | +0.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 40.11 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.54% | View data |
