WaterStat is the world’s most comprehensive water footprint database. All datasets included come from peer-reviewed research and are based on the Global Water Footprint Assessment Standard. Water footprint statistics can be used to inform public policies or company business strategies, to raise awareness, or as input to research projects.
Statistics on green, blue and grey water footprints of crops, derived crop products, biofuels, livestock products, and industrial products. All data are available at national and sub-national level.
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Statistics on green, blue and grey water footprints of national production and consumption.
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Statistics on international virtual water trade flows and on water savings related to international trade.
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Statistics on total monthly blue water footprints of production at a 30×30 arc minute grid resolution. The total blue water footprint of production is the sum of blue water footprint for agriculture, industry and domestic sectors per grid cell.
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Unique datasets showing blue water scarcity in the world on a monthly basis, both at 30x30 arc minute resolution and per river basin.
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Statistics on water pollution levels related to nitrogen and phosphorus.
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A rich dataset for the United States showing the water footprint of production per economic sector at state level and at county level (for some sectors), and distinguishing between surface water footprint and groundwater footprint.
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