The data reveals a significant variance in freshwater abstraction across European countries in 2023, with Greece leading significantly, followed by Spain and Albania. Greece’s usage saw a slight increase of 0.41%, whereas Spain experienced a decline of 0.49%. Remarkably, Malta and Slovakia witnessed considerable reductions of 6.52% and 7.6% respectively. Meanwhile, Sweden reported an increase of 4.37%, and Lithuania led the growth with a 5.59% rise. Luxembourg observed the most substantial decrease at 10.59%.
Future trends to focus on include:
- Potential intensification of water conservation efforts in countries with high abstraction rates.
- Increased adoption of sustainable irrigation technologies.
- Policy-driven shifts towards reduced water usage in agriculture.
- The impact of climate change on water resource availability.
Top countries in Freshwater Abstraction for Irrigation Purpose by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Cubic Meters Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 763.2 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 366.51 | 2023 | 0% | -0.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Albania | 199.75 | 2023 | -1.35% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 180.22 | 2023 | +0.017% | +0.064% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 82.77 | 2023 | -0.74% | +1.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 65.68 | 2021 | +13.59% | +31.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 47.44 | 2023 | +1.8% | -5.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 40.08 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 34.23 | 2023 | -5.47% | -6.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 15.04 | 2023 | -0.13% | -0.51% | View data |
