Annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture was 6.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture in Republic of Moldova, 1992–2022
Source: AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of total freshwater withdrawal.
Analysis
In 2022, annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture in Republic of Moldova stood at 6.9%.
The figure is up 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture in Republic of Moldova peaked at 39.5% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 2007.
That places Republic of Moldova 152nd out of 180 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % of total freshwater withdrawal | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 39.5% | — |
| 1993 | 36.1% | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 32.3% | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 28.0% | -13.4% |
| 1996 | 23.0% | -17.7% |
| 1997 | 21.6% | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 20.1% | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 18.6% | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 17.0% | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 15.5% | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 13.9% | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 12.2% | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 10.3% | -15.3% |
| 2005 | 8.3% | -19.8% |
| 2006 | 6.0% | -27.1% |
| 2007 | 3.6% | -41.2% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 4.3% | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 4.4% | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 4.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 5.0% | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 5.2% | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 5.1% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 5.0% | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 5.2% | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 6.9% | +31.2% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 6.9% | +0.0% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 6.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 63.5%, 11% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 6.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.8%, 41% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.4% | 18.6% | 39.5% | 8 |
| 2000s | 9.5% | 3.6% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
More agriculture & rural data for Republic of Moldova
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5627 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture in Republic of Moldova?
- Annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture in Republic of Moldova was 6.9% in 2022, according to AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 39.5% in 1992.
- What is the lowest annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2007.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 152nd out of 180 countries with data for 2022.
- Is annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Annual freshwater withdrawals, agriculture (% of total freshwater withdrawal). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002.