In 2023, Poland led the European fresh groundwater abstraction in the services sector, with a volume of 152.06 million cubic meters, despite a minor decline of 1.15% compared to the previous year. Germany followed closely with an increase of 4.9% from the previous year. In contrast, France saw a significant drop of 5.84%. Serbia and Slovakia also experienced declines, while Bosnia and Herzegovina saw marginal growth. Baltic countries like Latvia and Lithuania showed mixed trends, with Lithuania growing slightly and Latvia declining by nearly 11%. Particularly notable is Luxembourg's substantial decrease of over 37%.
Future trends to watch include potential implications of stricter environmental regulations across Europe and technological advancements in water efficiency. Increasing climate variability may further impact groundwater availability and usage patterns. Countries like Germany might continue to optimize resource use, potentially influencing overall European trends. Additionally, economic shifts or policy changes could alter the demand dynamics for groundwater within the services sector across European nations.
Top countries in Fresh Groundwater Abstraction in Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 152.06 | 2023 | -0.013% | -1.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 143.63 | 2023 | +3.68% | +4.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 108.03 | 2023 | -7.71% | -5.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 21.29 | 2023 | +0.24% | -5.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19.02 | 2023 | +2.2% | +0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 18 | 2023 | 0% | -3.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 15.3 | 2023 | +3.38% | +0.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 9.53 | 2023 | -3.83% | -2.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 9.47 | 2023 | +2.82% | -6.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 9 | 2021 | +50% | +5.15% | View data |
