United States of America - Agricultural water withdrawal as % of total freshwater withdrawal

39.66 (%) in 2020

In 2020, agricultural water withdrawal for United States of America was 39.66 %. Agricultural water withdrawal of United States of America increased from 34.93 % in 2001 to 39.66 % in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 0.68%.

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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Water withdrawn for irrigation in a given year, expressed in percent of the total actual % of total freshwater withdrawal.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 United States of America agricultural water withdrawal?