Irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, Ratio in Qatar

Qatar: Irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, Ratio was 1.57 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.57
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
28th
of 174 countries
All-time high
1.7
in 2020
All-time low
0.2607
in 2005
Years of data
24
1998–2021

Irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, Ratio in Qatar, 1998–2021

0.511.51998200920211998: 11999: 0.8892000: 0.6152001: 0.6142002: 0.4292003: 0.3892004: 0.3452005: 0.2612006: 0.3062007: 0.332008: 0.4512009: 0.4982010: 0.532011: 0.4722012: 0.4532013: 0.4942014: 0.6132015: 1.12016: 1.12017: 1.52018: 1.22019: 1.42020: 1.72021: 1.6

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio in Qatar is 1.57, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and up 233.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio in Qatar peaked at 1.7 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.2607, in 2005.

That places Qatar 28th out of 174 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.9461 0.8894 1 2
2000s 0.4236 0.2607 0.6147 10
2010s 0.8826 0.4529 1.53 10
2020s 1.64 1.57 1.7 2

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 25 Albania 1.71 compare
  2. 26 Slovak Republic 1.71 compare
  3. 27 Czech Republic 1.62 compare
  4. 29 Jordan 1.54 compare
  5. 30 United Arab Emirates 1.53 compare
  6. 31 Malaysia 1.47 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places β†’

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All data for Qatar β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio in Qatar?
Irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio in Qatar was 1.57 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 1.7 in 2020.
What is the lowest irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2607 in 2005.
How does Qatar rank for irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio?
Qatar ranks 28th out of 174 countries with data for 2021.
Is irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, ratio rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 233.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, Ratio (Not Applicable). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Irrigated agriculture water use efficiency, Ratio (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
175 places, 3,664 data points, 1998–2021
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