Agricultural water withdrawals in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Agricultural water withdrawals was 139.00 million cubic meters in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural water withdrawals in North Macedonia, 1996–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural water withdrawals in North Macedonia is 139.00 million cubic meters, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural water withdrawals in North Macedonia peaked at 1.35 billion cubic meters in 2012 and was at its lowest, 125.50 million cubic meters, in 2007.
That places North Macedonia 129th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural water withdrawals in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.07 billion cubic meters | — |
| 1997 | 895.25 million cubic meters | -16.0% |
| 1998 | 724.50 million cubic meters | -19.1% |
| 1999 | 553.75 million cubic meters | -23.6% |
| 2000 | 383.00 million cubic meters | -30.8% |
| 2001 | 306.70 million cubic meters | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 281.40 million cubic meters | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 393.30 million cubic meters | +39.8% |
| 2004 | 244.80 million cubic meters | -37.8% |
| 2005 | 255.10 million cubic meters | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 182.00 million cubic meters | -28.7% |
| 2007 | 125.50 million cubic meters | -31.0% |
| 2008 | 278.00 million cubic meters | +121.5% |
| 2009 | 360.00 million cubic meters | +29.5% |
| 2010 | 360.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 293.00 million cubic meters | -18.6% |
| 2012 | 1.35 billion cubic meters | +361.8% |
| 2013 | 156.00 million cubic meters | -88.5% |
| 2014 | 209.30 million cubic meters | +34.2% |
| 2015 | 139.00 million cubic meters | -33.6% |
| 2016 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 139.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 809.88 million cubic meters | 553.75 million cubic meters | 1.07 billion cubic meters | 4 |
| 2000s | 280.98 million cubic meters | 125.50 million cubic meters | 393.30 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 306.63 million cubic meters | 139.00 million cubic meters | 1.35 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 139.00 million cubic meters | 139.00 million cubic meters | 139.00 million cubic meters | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for North Macedonia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0598 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 626.97 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3711 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural water withdrawals in North Macedonia?
- Agricultural water withdrawals in North Macedonia was 139.00 million cubic meters in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural water withdrawals recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.35 billion cubic meters in 2012.
- What is the lowest agricultural water withdrawals recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 125.50 million cubic meters in 2007.
- How does North Macedonia rank for agricultural water withdrawals?
- North Macedonia ranks 129th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural water withdrawals rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural water withdrawals. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Water withdrawn each year for irrigation, livestock, and aquaculture.