Belgium vs China: Water withdrawals per capita
Belgium
542
in 2010
China
425
in 2015
Belgium rank
19th
China rank
22nd
Water withdrawals per capita over time
- Belgium
- China
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 542 against 425 in China, a difference of 117.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.3 times China's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 19th and China ranks 22nd of 44 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 919.5 | 431.1 | 488.4 | Belgium |
| 1990s | 754.4 | 411.9 | 342.5 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 615.45 | 420.8 | 194.65 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 542 | 435.2 | 106.8 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher water withdrawals per capita, Belgium or China?
- Belgium, at 542 against 425 in China as of 2010.
- What is the difference in water withdrawals per capita between Belgium and China?
- 117, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and China?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2010.
- How do Belgium and China rank globally for water withdrawals per capita?
- Belgium ranks 19th and China ranks 22nd of 44 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Water withdrawals per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.