Industrial water withdrawal in Singapore
Singapore: Industrial water withdrawal was 162.62 million cubic meters in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
162.62 million cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
93rd
of 180 countries
All-time high
1.22 billion cubic meters
in 2005
All-time low
96.90 million cubic meters
in 1975
Years of data
49
1975–2023
Industrial water withdrawal in Singapore, 1975–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2023, industrial water withdrawal in Singapore stood at 162.62 million cubic meters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial water withdrawal in Singapore peaked at 1.22 billion cubic meters in 2005 and was at its lowest, 96.90 million cubic meters, in 1975.
That places Singapore 93rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industrial water withdrawal in Singapore, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 96.90 million cubic meters | — |
| 1976 | 132.78 million cubic meters | +37.0% |
| 1977 | 168.67 million cubic meters | +27.0% |
| 1978 | 204.55 million cubic meters | +21.3% |
| 1979 | 240.44 million cubic meters | +17.5% |
| 1980 | 276.32 million cubic meters | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 312.20 million cubic meters | +13.0% |
| 1982 | 348.09 million cubic meters | +11.5% |
| 1983 | 383.97 million cubic meters | +10.3% |
| 1984 | 419.86 million cubic meters | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 455.74 million cubic meters | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 491.62 million cubic meters | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 527.51 million cubic meters | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 563.39 million cubic meters | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 599.28 million cubic meters | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 635.16 million cubic meters | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 671.04 million cubic meters | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 706.93 million cubic meters | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 742.81 million cubic meters | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 778.70 million cubic meters | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 814.58 million cubic meters | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 850.46 million cubic meters | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 886.35 million cubic meters | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 922.23 million cubic meters | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 958.12 million cubic meters | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 994.00 million cubic meters | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 1.04 billion cubic meters | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 1.08 billion cubic meters | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 1.13 billion cubic meters | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 1.18 billion cubic meters | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 1.22 billion cubic meters | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 1.13 billion cubic meters | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 1.04 billion cubic meters | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 956.37 million cubic meters | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 868.16 million cubic meters | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 779.95 million cubic meters | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 691.74 million cubic meters | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 603.53 million cubic meters | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 515.32 million cubic meters | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 427.11 million cubic meters | -17.1% |
| 2015 | 338.89 million cubic meters | -20.7% |
| 2016 | 338.95 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 336.29 million cubic meters | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 334.87 million cubic meters | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 338.44 million cubic meters | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 336.60 million cubic meters | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 249.61 million cubic meters | -25.8% |
| 2022 | 162.62 million cubic meters | -34.8% |
| 2023 | 162.62 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 162.62 million cubic meters is below the median for high income countries, which is 668.45 million cubic meters, 24% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 162.62 million cubic meters is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.18 billion cubic meters, 14% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 168.67 million cubic meters | 96.90 million cubic meters | 240.44 million cubic meters | 5 |
| 1980s | 437.80 million cubic meters | 276.32 million cubic meters | 599.28 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 796.64 million cubic meters | 635.16 million cubic meters | 958.12 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.06 billion cubic meters | 868.16 million cubic meters | 1.22 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 470.51 million cubic meters | 334.87 million cubic meters | 779.95 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.87 million cubic meters | 162.62 million cubic meters | 336.60 million cubic meters | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 90 Afghanistan 169.50 million cubic meters compare
- 91 Papua New Guinea 167.60 million cubic meters compare
- 92 Mongolia 166.20 million cubic meters compare
- 94 Paraguay 154.00 million cubic meters compare
- 95 Armenia 150.00 million cubic meters compare
- 96 Democratic Republic of Congo 146.80 million cubic meters compare
More environment data for Singapore
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.9965 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 42.94 % change on previous year (1990)
- Standard Deviation 0.253 °C (1990)
- Temperature change 0.647 °C (1990)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 3.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial water withdrawal in Singapore?
- Industrial water withdrawal in Singapore was 162.62 million cubic meters in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest industrial water withdrawal recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 billion cubic meters in 2005.
- What is the lowest industrial water withdrawal recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.90 million cubic meters in 1975.
- How does Singapore rank for industrial water withdrawal?
- Singapore ranks 93rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is industrial water withdrawal rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Industrial water withdrawal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Water withdrawn each year by self-supplied industries.