Variable: Water stress, total freshwater abstraction as % total available renewable resources

QoG Code: (gg_wsa)


Dataset: Green Growth

Description:

The total freshwater abstraction as a percentage of available renewable sources, as a proxy for water stress (scarcity). Abstraction refers to any process of water removal, extraction, or diversion for human use. A higher percentage indicates greater water stress.

Type of variable: Continuous



Categories:

Environment


Find this variable in:

Environmental Indicators - 2021 Original Dataset

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