Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Lithuania
Lithuania: Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector was 350.78 Million cubic metres in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
350.78 Million cubic metres
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
36th
of 44 countries
All-time high
5,696 Million cubic metres
in 1996
All-time low
282.62 Million cubic metres
in 2019
Years of data
34
1985–2024
Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Lithuania, 1985–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
In 2024, annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Lithuania stood at 350.78 Million cubic metres.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Lithuania peaked at 5,696 Million cubic metres in 1996 and was at its lowest, 282.62 Million cubic metres, in 2019.
That places Lithuania 36th out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2,810 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1990 | 4,311 Million cubic metres | +53.4% |
| 1993 | 4,388 Million cubic metres | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 3,997 Million cubic metres | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 4,582 Million cubic metres | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 5,696 Million cubic metres | +24.3% |
| 1997 | 4,786 Million cubic metres | -16.0% |
| 1998 | 5,125 Million cubic metres | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 4,644 Million cubic metres | -9.4% |
| 2000 | 2,302 Million cubic metres | -50.4% |
| 2001 | 2,784 Million cubic metres | +20.9% |
| 2002 | 3,158 Million cubic metres | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 3,348 Million cubic metres | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 3,307 Million cubic metres | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 2,395 Million cubic metres | -27.6% |
| 2006 | 2,089 Million cubic metres | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 2,277 Million cubic metres | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 2,273 Million cubic metres | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 2,410 Million cubic metres | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 739.54 Million cubic metres | -69.3% |
| 2011 | 610.83 Million cubic metres | -17.4% |
| 2012 | 668.3 Million cubic metres | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 442.81 Million cubic metres | -33.7% |
| 2014 | 388.43 Million cubic metres | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 410.2 Million cubic metres | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 340.46 Million cubic metres | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 292.15 Million cubic metres | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 286.54 Million cubic metres | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 282.62 Million cubic metres | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 401.18 Million cubic metres | +42.0% |
| 2021 | 354.83 Million cubic metres | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 300.04 Million cubic metres | -15.4% |
| 2023 | 312.85 Million cubic metres | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 350.78 Million cubic metres | +12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,810 Million cubic metres | 2,810 Million cubic metres | 2,810 Million cubic metres | 1 |
| 1990s | 4,691 Million cubic metres | 3,997 Million cubic metres | 5,696 Million cubic metres | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,634 Million cubic metres | 2,089 Million cubic metres | 3,348 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 446.19 Million cubic metres | 282.62 Million cubic metres | 739.54 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 343.94 Million cubic metres | 300.04 Million cubic metres | 401.18 Million cubic metres | 5 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.58 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.84 Percentage change (2024)
- Land use hidden — Permanent meadows and pastures 5,370 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Total area 65,290 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Cropland 23,360 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Land area 62,600 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Other areas 11,816 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Naturally regenerating forest 15,854 Square kilometres (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Lithuania?
- Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Lithuania was 350.78 Million cubic metres in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 5,696 Million cubic metres in 1996.
- What is the lowest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 282.62 Million cubic metres in 2019.
- How does Lithuania rank for annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector?
- Lithuania ranks 36th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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