Iceland vs Sweden: Water exploitation index, plus

Iceland
0.1%
in 2023
Sweden
0.3%
in 2023
Iceland rank
36th
Sweden rank
33rd

Water exploitation index, plus over time

  • Iceland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 0.3% against 0.1% in Iceland, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.7 times Iceland's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 33rd of 36 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 0.1% 0.4% 0.3% Sweden
2010s 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% Sweden
2020s 0.1% 0.3% 0.1% Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher water exploitation index, plus, Iceland or Sweden?
Sweden, at 0.3% against 0.1% in Iceland as of 2023.
What is the difference in water exploitation index, plus between Iceland and Sweden?
0.2%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Sweden?
21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
How do Iceland and Sweden rank globally for water exploitation index, plus?
Iceland ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 33rd 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