6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value was 483.47 USD/m3 in 2023. ▲ Rising
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in USD/m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 483.47 USD/m3, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 634.86 USD/m3 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 64.95 USD/m3, in 2000.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 161 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | USD/m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 64.95 USD/m3 | — |
| 2001 | 73.61 USD/m3 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 86.22 USD/m3 | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 105.09 USD/m3 | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 132.91 USD/m3 | +26.5% |
| 2005 | 187.43 USD/m3 | +41.0% |
| 2006 | 300.72 USD/m3 | +60.4% |
| 2007 | 393.18 USD/m3 | +30.7% |
| 2008 | 430.68 USD/m3 | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 321.56 USD/m3 | -25.3% |
| 2010 | 475.08 USD/m3 | +47.7% |
| 2011 | 634.86 USD/m3 | +33.6% |
| 2012 | 380.69 USD/m3 | -40.0% |
| 2013 | 449.59 USD/m3 | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 526.72 USD/m3 | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 481.94 USD/m3 | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 447.58 USD/m3 | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 466.1 USD/m3 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 479.4 USD/m3 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 478.46 USD/m3 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 414.16 USD/m3 | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 450.86 USD/m3 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 484.78 USD/m3 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 483.47 USD/m3 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 209.63 USD/m3 | 64.95 USD/m3 | 430.68 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 482.04 USD/m3 | 380.69 USD/m3 | 634.86 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 458.32 USD/m3 | 414.16 USD/m3 | 484.78 USD/m3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 483.47 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 634.86 USD/m3 in 2011.
- What is the lowest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.95 USD/m3 in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 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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