6.4.2 Level of water stress (Services (G to T)) — Value in Western Europe
Western Europe: 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Services (G to T)) — Value was 9.64 % in 2023. ▬ Flat
6.4.2 Level of water stress (Services (G to T)) — Value in Western Europe, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
Western Europe recorded 9.64 % for 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value in 2023.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value in Western Europe peaked at 10.52 % in 2001 and was at its lowest, 8.94 %, in 2016.
That places Western Europe 5th out of 28 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
6.4.2 Level of water stress (Services (G to T)) — Value in Western Europe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.39 % | — |
| 2001 | 10.52 % | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 10.25 % | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 9.91 % | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 9.89 % | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 9.86 % | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 9.8 % | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 9.31 % | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 9.8 % | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 9.77 % | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 9.48 % | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 9.92 % | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 10 % | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 9.28 % | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 9.84 % | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 9.67 % | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 8.94 % | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 9.91 % | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 10.16 % | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 10.17 % | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 10.1 % | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 10 % | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 9.75 % | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 9.64 % | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.95 % | 9.31 % | 10.52 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.74 % | 8.94 % | 10.17 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.87 % | 9.64 % | 10.1 % | 4 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value in Western Europe?
- 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value in Western Europe was 9.64 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 10.52 % in 2001.
- What is the lowest 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.94 % in 2016.
- How does Western Europe rank for 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value?
- Western Europe ranks 5th out of 28 groups with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.2 level of water stress (services (g to t)) — value rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western Europe 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 (Services (G to T)) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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