6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde: 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) was 23.27 % in 2023. ◆ Volatile
6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) in Cabo Verde, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Cabo Verde stood at 23.27 %.
That represents a change of up 94.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Cabo Verde peaked at 26.64 % in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.21 %, in 2004.
Cabo Verde ranks 8th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) in Cabo Verde, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.57 % | — |
| 2002 | 5.74 % | -12.6% |
| 2003 | 5.38 % | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 5.21 % | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 5.94 % | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 6.68 % | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 7.42 % | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 8.18 % | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 8.93 % | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 9.69 % | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 10.45 % | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 11.21 % | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 11.97 % | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 12.74 % | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 13.5 % | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 14.27 % | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 15.03 % | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 15.8 % | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 17.34 % | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 26.64 % | +53.6% |
| 2021 | 24.32 % | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 23.27 % | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 23.27 % | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.67 % | 5.21 % | 8.93 % | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.2 % | 9.69 % | 17.34 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.38 % | 23.27 % | 26.64 % | 4 |
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More environment data for Cabo Verde
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.02 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.95 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.65 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.422 °C (2025)
- Arable land — Area 72.43 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 18.59 % (2024)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.14 ha/cap (2024)
- Permanent crops — Area 2.47 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Area 25 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Cabo Verde?
- 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Cabo Verde was 23.27 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) recorded in Cabo Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 26.64 % in 2020.
- What is the lowest 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) recorded in Cabo Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.21 % in 2004.
- How does Cabo Verde rank for 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322))?
- Cabo Verde ranks 8th out of 28 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) rising or falling in Cabo Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cabo Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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