6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Ireland
Ireland: 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value was 238.29 USD/m3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Ireland, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in USD/m3.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 238.29 USD/m3 for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in 2023.
The figure is down 31.0% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Ireland peaked at 1,220 USD/m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 157.93 USD/m3, in 2014.
That places Ireland 36th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 463.07 USD/m3 | 158.14 USD/m3 | 1,220 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 227.58 USD/m3 | 157.93 USD/m3 | 289.41 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 300 USD/m3 | 238.29 USD/m3 | 345.13 USD/m3 | 4 |
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More environment data for Ireland
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 414,600 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 414,600 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 12,009 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 1,451 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 30,918 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 14,319 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 300,217 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 288,363 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Ireland?
- 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Ireland was 238.29 USD/m3 in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,220 USD/m3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 157.93 USD/m3 in 2014.
- How does Ireland rank for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value?
- Ireland ranks 36th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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