Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector was 7,284 Million cubic metres in 2014. ▼ Falling
Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in United Kingdom, 1970–2014
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in United Kingdom is 7,284 Million cubic metres, measured in 2014. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 6.0% on the previous year and down 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in United Kingdom peaked at 15,583 Million cubic metres in 1970 and was at its lowest, 7,284 Million cubic metres, in 2014.
That places United Kingdom 12th out of 44 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15,583 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1989 | 14,502 Million cubic metres | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 10,323 Million cubic metres | -28.8% |
| 2006 | 9,271 Million cubic metres | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 8,576 Million cubic metres | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 8,347 Million cubic metres | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 8,281 Million cubic metres | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 8,264 Million cubic metres | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,685 Million cubic metres | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 8,214 Million cubic metres | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 7,749 Million cubic metres | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 7,284 Million cubic metres | -6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15,583 Million cubic metres | 15,583 Million cubic metres | 15,583 Million cubic metres | 1 |
| 1980s | 14,502 Million cubic metres | 14,502 Million cubic metres | 14,502 Million cubic metres | 1 |
| 2000s | 8,960 Million cubic metres | 8,281 Million cubic metres | 10,323 Million cubic metres | 5 |
| 2010s | 7,839 Million cubic metres | 7,284 Million cubic metres | 8,264 Million cubic metres | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 9 Romania 8,264 Million cubic metres compare
- 10 Netherlands 7,368 Million cubic metres compare
- 10 Netherlands 7,368 Million cubic metres compare
- 12 United Kingdom 7,284 Million cubic metres compare
- 14 Finland 6,562 Million cubic metres compare
- 15 Ukraine 5,658 Million cubic metres compare
More environment data for United Kingdom
- Environment-related technologies patents — Patent applications 4,653 Patents (2023)
- Environment-related technologies patents — Patent grants 667.92 Patents (2022)
- Road, rail and navigable inland waterways networks by NUTS 2 region 159 Kilometre (2018)
- Inland fisheries 452.13 Tonnes (2022)
- Agricultural land area — Arable and permanent crop land 6,125 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Total agricultural land area 16,821 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Arable land 6,083 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Permanent pasture 10,697 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Permanent crops 41.76 Hectares (2025)
- Marine landings — Total landings 640,295 Tonnes (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in United Kingdom?
- Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in United Kingdom was 7,284 Million cubic metres in 2014, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 15,583 Million cubic metres in 1970.
- What is the lowest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,284 Million cubic metres in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector?
- United Kingdom ranks 12th out of 44 countries with data for 2014.
- Is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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