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Description

Annual total fresh water abstraction in a country as a percentage of its long-term annual average available water (LTAA) from renewable fresh water resources (groundwater and surface water). Total fresh water abstraction includes water removed from any fresh water source, either permanently or temporarily. Mine water and drainage water as well as water abstractions from precipitation are included, whereas water used for hydroelectricity generation (in situ use) is excluded.

Long-Term Objective

Average of top performers (Europe)

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1.

Reference

Eurostat


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Freshwater abstraction