Indicator Definition:
Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture and industry are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production and for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002.
The indicator "Annual freshwater withdrawals, total (billion cubic meters)" stands at 444.29 as of 12/31/2022.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value is equal to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is 0.0.
The 3 year change in percent is 0.0.
The 5 year change in percent is 0.0.
The 10 year change in percent is 3.57.
| Measure | Realization |
| Indicator Name: | Annual freshwater withdrawals, total (billion cubic meters) |
| Indicator Source: | Food and Agriculture Organization, AQUASTAT data. | macro-rankings.com |
| Indicator Description: | Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture and industry are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production and for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002. |
| Observations Date: | 12/31/1980 |