Italy - Agricultural water withdrawal as % of total freshwater withdrawal

50.16 (%) in 2020

In 2020, agricultural water withdrawal for Italy was 50.16 %. Agricultural water withdrawal of Italy fell gradually from 60.35 % in 1971 to 50.16 % in 2020.

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What is agricultural water withdrawal?

Water withdrawn for irrigation in a given year, expressed in percent of the total actual % of total freshwater withdrawal. This parameter is an indication of the pressure on the renewable water resources caused by irrigation.

What is Italy agricultural water withdrawal?