China vs Republic of Moldova: Municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals
China
20.1%
in 2022
Republic of Moldova
20.1%
in 2022
China rank
91st
Republic of Moldova rank
92nd
Municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals over time
- China
- Republic of Moldova
How they compare
China currently reports 20.1% against 20.1% in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.
China ranks 91st and Republic of Moldova ranks 92nd of 180 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Republic of Moldova in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Republic of Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.0% | 13.6% | 6.6% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2000s | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1.4% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 14.5% | 17.1% | 2.6% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 20.1% | 20.0% | 0.1% | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals, China or Republic of Moldova?
- China, at 20.1% against 20.1% in Republic of Moldova as of 2022.
- What is the difference in municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals between China and Republic of Moldova?
- 0.0%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Republic of Moldova?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2022.
- How do China and Republic of Moldova rank globally for municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals?
- China ranks 91st and Republic of Moldova ranks 92nd of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Municipal (domestic) water withdrawals as a percentage of total water withdrawals (which is the sum of water used for agriculture, industry, and municipal purposes).