Iceland vs Norway: Water exploitation index, plus

Iceland
0.1%
in 2023
Norway
0.2%
in 2023
Iceland rank
36th
Norway rank
35th

Water exploitation index, plus over time

  • Iceland
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 0.2% against 0.1% in Iceland, a difference of 0.1%.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Norway ahead.

Iceland ranks 36th and Norway ranks 35th of 36 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% Norway
2010s 0.1% 0.2% 0.0% Norway
2020s 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher water exploitation index, plus, Iceland or Norway?
Norway, at 0.2% against 0.1% in Iceland as of 2023.
What is the difference in water exploitation index, plus between Iceland and Norway?
0.1%, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Norway?
21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
How do Iceland and Norway rank globally for water exploitation index, plus?
Iceland ranks 36th and Norway ranks 35th of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Water exploitation index, plus (WEI+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Water exploitation index, plus (WEI+)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 776 data points, 2003–2023
Last refreshed