Level of water stress, % (SDG 6.4.2)

The level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources is the ratio between total freshwater withdrawn by all major sectors and total renewable freshwater resources, after taking into account environmental water requirements. Main sectors, as defined by ISIC standards, include agriculture; forestry and fishing; manufacturing; electricity industry; and services. This indicator is also known as water withdrawal intensity.

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Maintainer UNEP SDG Unit
Last Updated February 23, 2024, 14:46 (UTC)
Created February 23, 2024, 14:46 (UTC)
Language en
category Water resources
data_type statistical
indicator_id 3549
indicator_name Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources, % (SDG 6.4.2)
spatial_coverage global
unit Percentage