Netherlands vs Spain: Water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply

Netherlands
150.2
in 2021
Spain
334.1
in 2020
Netherlands rank
4th
Spain rank
1st

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

  • Netherlands
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 334.1 against 150.2 in Netherlands, a difference of 183.9.

That makes Spain's figure about 2.2 times Netherlands's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Netherlands ahead.

Netherlands ranks 4th and Spain ranks 1st of 25 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Spain Difference Ahead
1970s 218 200 18 Netherlands
1980s 181 245 64 Spain
2000s 156.41 396.62 240.22 Spain
2010s 133.7 319.75 186.05 Spain
2020s 140.1 334.1 194 Spain

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, Netherlands or Spain?
Spain, at 334.1 against 150.2 in Netherlands as of 2020.
What is the difference in water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply between Netherlands and Spain?
183.9, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Spain?
23 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2020.
How do Netherlands and Spain rank globally for water use in the manufacturing industry by activity and supply?
Netherlands ranks 4th and Spain ranks 1st of 25 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
26 places, 550 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed