Water use by supply category and economical sector in Germany

Germany: Water use by supply category and economical sector was 12.54 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
12.54
Change on year
down 11.3%
World rank
7th
of 26 countries
All-time high
17.33
in 2019
All-time low
1.4
in 2010
Years of data
13
2010–2022

Water use by supply category and economical sector in Germany, 2010–2022

0510152010201620222010: 1.42011: 2.92012: 4.52013: 62014: 7.42015: 8.92016: 10.32017: 12.72018: 152019: 17.32020: 15.72021: 14.12022: 12.5

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

Germany recorded 12.54 for water use by supply category and economical sector in 2022.

That represents a change of down 11.3% on the previous year and up 180.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, water use by supply category and economical sector in Germany peaked at 17.33 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2010.

Germany ranks 7th of 26 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Water use by supply category and economical sector in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Water use by supply category and economical sector in Germany, 2010 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2010 1.4
2011 2.93 +109.3%
2012 4.47 +52.6%
2013 6 +34.2%
2014 7.44 +24.0%
2015 8.87 +19.2%
2016 10.31 +16.2%
2017 12.65 +22.7%
2018 14.99 +18.5%
2019 17.33 +15.6%
2020 15.73 -9.2%
2021 14.14 -10.1%
2022 12.54 -11.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 8.64 1.4 17.33 10
2020s 14.14 12.54 15.73 3

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 4 Cyprus 37
  2. 5 Norway 23.19 compare
  3. 6 Spain 16.8 compare
  4. 8 Belgium 9.25 compare
  5. 9 Czechia 7.4 compare
  6. 10 Albania 7.2 compare

See the full ranking of 27 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is water use by supply category and economical sector in Germany?
Water use by supply category and economical sector in Germany was 12.54 in 2022, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest water use by supply category and economical sector recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 17.33 in 2019.
What is the lowest water use by supply category and economical sector recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2010.
How does Germany rank for water use by supply category and economical sector?
Germany ranks 7th out of 26 countries with data for 2022.
Is water use by supply category and economical sector rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 180.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Water use by supply category and economical sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Water use by supply category and economical sector
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
27 places, 520 data points, 1970–2024
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