6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Services (G to T)) — Value in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Services (G to T)) — Value was 169.58 USD/m3 in 2023. ▲ Rising
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Services (G to T)) — Value in Republic of Korea, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in USD/m3.
Analysis
In 2023, 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value in Republic of Korea stood at 169.58 USD/m3. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value in Republic of Korea peaked at 169.58 USD/m3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 61.99 USD/m3, in 2002.
That places Republic of Korea 43rd out of 170 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 (Services (G to T)) — Value in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | USD/m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 78.49 USD/m3 | — |
| 2001 | 67.99 USD/m3 | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 61.99 USD/m3 | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 68.66 USD/m3 | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 76.31 USD/m3 | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 87.13 USD/m3 | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 92.31 USD/m3 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 97.55 USD/m3 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 100.54 USD/m3 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 100.85 USD/m3 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 104.82 USD/m3 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 107.26 USD/m3 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 110.09 USD/m3 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 113.35 USD/m3 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 117.58 USD/m3 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 135.35 USD/m3 | +15.1% |
| 2016 | 136.92 USD/m3 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 139.65 USD/m3 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 145.34 USD/m3 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 152.83 USD/m3 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 152.6 USD/m3 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 158.18 USD/m3 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 163.02 USD/m3 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 169.58 USD/m3 | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.18 USD/m3 | 61.99 USD/m3 | 100.85 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.32 USD/m3 | 104.82 USD/m3 | 152.83 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 160.84 USD/m3 | 152.6 USD/m3 | 169.58 USD/m3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value in Republic of Korea?
- 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value in Republic of Korea was 169.58 USD/m3 in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 169.58 USD/m3 in 2023.
- What is the lowest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.99 USD/m3 in 2002.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value?
- Republic of Korea ranks 43rd out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (services (g to t)) — value rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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 (Services (G to T)) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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