Uruguay - Freshwater withdrawal as % of total actual renewable water resources

3.97 (%) in 2020

In 2020, freshwater withdrawal for Uruguay was 3.97 %. Freshwater withdrawal of Uruguay increased from 1.26 % in 1971 to 3.97 % in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 2.39%.

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What is freshwater withdrawal?

Total freshwater withdrawn in a given year, expressed in percentage of the actual total renewable water resources (TRWR_actual). This parameter is an indication of the pressure on the renewable water resources.

What is Uruguay freshwater withdrawal?