Belgium vs Norway: Water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply

Belgium
86.02 Million cubic metres
in 2022
Norway
165.1 Million cubic metres
in 2009
Belgium rank
7th
Norway rank
3rd

Water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply over time

  • Belgium
  • Norway
0200400600800198520032022

How they compare

Norway currently reports 165.1 Million cubic metres against 86.02 Million cubic metres in Belgium, a difference of 79.08 Million cubic metres.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.9 times Belgium's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Norway ahead.

Belgium ranks 7th and Norway ranks 3rd of 33 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 103.4 Million cubic metres 833 Million cubic metres 729.6 Million cubic metres Norway
2000s 106.13 Million cubic metres 161.26 Million cubic metres 55.13 Million cubic metres Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply, Belgium or Norway?
Norway, at 165.1 Million cubic metres against 86.02 Million cubic metres in Belgium as of 2009.
What is the difference in water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply between Belgium and Norway?
79.08 Million cubic metres, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Norway?
8 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2009.
How do Belgium and Norway rank globally for water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply?
Belgium ranks 7th and Norway ranks 3rd of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply category. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply category
Unit
Million cubic metres
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 732 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed