Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector was 337.74 Million cubic metres in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
337.74 Million cubic metres
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
38th
of 44 countries
All-time high
3,707 Million cubic metres
in 1997
All-time low
322.93 Million cubic metres
in 2023
Years of data
29
1996–2024
Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in North Macedonia, 1996–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 337.74 Million cubic metres for annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in 2024.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in North Macedonia peaked at 3,707 Million cubic metres in 1997 and was at its lowest, 322.93 Million cubic metres, in 2023.
North Macedonia ranks 38th of 44 countries on this measure, 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1,872 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1997 | 3,707 Million cubic metres | +98.0% |
| 1998 | 2,236 Million cubic metres | -39.7% |
| 1999 | 2,485 Million cubic metres | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 2,201 Million cubic metres | -11.4% |
| 2001 | 667.8 Million cubic metres | -69.7% |
| 2002 | 633.2 Million cubic metres | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 826.3 Million cubic metres | +30.5% |
| 2004 | 1,675 Million cubic metres | +102.7% |
| 2005 | 1,157 Million cubic metres | -31.0% |
| 2006 | 900 Million cubic metres | -22.2% |
| 2007 | 551.2 Million cubic metres | -38.8% |
| 2008 | 715.8 Million cubic metres | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 1,047 Million cubic metres | +46.3% |
| 2010 | 940.32 Million cubic metres | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 833.54 Million cubic metres | -11.4% |
| 2012 | 726.76 Million cubic metres | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 619.98 Million cubic metres | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 513.2 Million cubic metres | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 2,104 Million cubic metres | +309.9% |
| 2016 | 1,044 Million cubic metres | -50.4% |
| 2017 | 2,007 Million cubic metres | +92.3% |
| 2018 | 2,223 Million cubic metres | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 336.49 Million cubic metres | -84.9% |
| 2020 | 335.12 Million cubic metres | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 327.17 Million cubic metres | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 337.38 Million cubic metres | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 322.93 Million cubic metres | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 337.74 Million cubic metres | +4.6% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 337.74 Million cubic metres is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,630 Million cubic metres, 13% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 337.74 Million cubic metres is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,514 Million cubic metres, 13% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in North Macedonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +309.9% | 513.2 Million cubic metres | 2,104 Million cubic metres |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,575 Million cubic metres | 1,872 Million cubic metres | 3,707 Million cubic metres | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,037 Million cubic metres | 551.2 Million cubic metres | 2,201 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,135 Million cubic metres | 336.49 Million cubic metres | 2,223 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 332.07 Million cubic metres | 322.93 Million cubic metres | 337.74 Million cubic metres | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More environment data for North Macedonia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.21 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.08 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.483 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.22 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2004)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -7.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -10.18 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in North Macedonia?
- Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in North Macedonia was 337.74 Million cubic metres in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,707 Million cubic metres in 1997.
- What is the lowest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 322.93 Million cubic metres in 2023.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector?
- North Macedonia ranks 38th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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