6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) in Central Asia and Southern Asia
Central Asia and Southern Asia: 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) was 61.36 % in 2023. ▬ Flat
6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) in Central Asia and Southern Asia, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Central Asia and Southern Asia is 61.36 %, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Central Asia and Southern Asia peaked at 65.17 % in 2012 and was at its lowest, 60.23 %, in 2000.
That places Central Asia and Southern Asia 4th out of 28 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) in Central Asia and Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 60.23 % | — |
| 2001 | 61.53 % | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 61.51 % | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 63.49 % | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 62.67 % | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 61.27 % | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 63.16 % | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 63.1 % | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 63.47 % | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 64.28 % | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 64.93 % | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 64.3 % | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 65.17 % | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 64.62 % | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 64.91 % | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 65.04 % | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 64.83 % | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 64.96 % | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 64.35 % | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 62.69 % | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 63.06 % | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 62.71 % | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 62.47 % | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 61.36 % | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.47 % | 60.23 % | 64.28 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.58 % | 62.69 % | 65.17 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.4 % | 61.36 % | 63.06 % | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central Asia and Southern Asia
- 1 Kuwait 2,398 % compare
- 1 Syrian Arab Republic 108.85 % compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 74.14 % compare
- 2 Saudi Arabia 794.56 % compare
- 3 Libya 679.78 % compare
- 3 Türkiye 41.63 % compare
- 4 Timor-Leste 25.83 % compare
- 4 United Arab Emirates 619.11 % compare
- 5 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 21.18 % compare
- 5 Yemen 255.42 % compare
- 6 Qatar 143.57 % compare
- 6 Viet Nam 16.83 % compare
- 7 Turkmenistan 125.41 % compare
- 7 United Republic of Tanzania 11.58 % compare
More environment data for Central Asia and Southern Asia
- Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services 95 % (2024)
- Percentage of population using safely managed drinking water services 77 % (2024)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value 41.86 USD/m3 (2023)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Services (G to T)) — Value 31.63 USD/m3 (2023)
- 6.4.2 Level of water stress (No breakdown) — Value 67.81 % (2023)
- 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Services (G to T)) — Value 4.71 % (2023)
- 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Industries) — Value 1.74 % (2023)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (No breakdown) — Value 3.79 USD/m3 (2023)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) 0.58 USD/m3 (2023)
- Percent of arable land equipped for irrigation (percent) (3-year) 12.5 % (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Central Asia and Southern Asia?
- 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) in Central Asia and Southern Asia was 61.36 % 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 Central Asia and Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 65.17 % in 2012.
- What is the lowest 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) recorded in Central Asia and Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.23 % in 2000.
- How does Central Asia and Southern Asia rank for 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322))?
- Central Asia and Southern Asia ranks 4th out of 28 groups with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) rising or falling in Central Asia and Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central Asia and Southern Asia 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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