Belgium vs France: Water withdrawals per capita

Belgium
542
in 2010
France
475.6
in 2010
Belgium rank
19th
France rank
21st

Water withdrawals per capita over time

  • Belgium
  • France
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 542 against 475.6 in France, a difference of 66.4.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times France's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 19th and France ranks 21st of 44 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium France Difference Ahead
1980s 919.5 568 351.5 Belgium
1990s 754.4 517.3 237.1 Belgium
2000s 615.45 522.85 92.6 Belgium
2010s 542 475.6 66.4 Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher water withdrawals per capita, Belgium or France?
Belgium, at 542 against 475.6 in France as of 2010.
What is the difference in water withdrawals per capita between Belgium and France?
66.4, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
5 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2010.
How do Belgium and France rank globally for water withdrawals per capita?
Belgium ranks 19th and France ranks 21st 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Water withdrawals per capita
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
44 places, 293 data points, 1970–2015
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