This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldova statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Moldovan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator |
Indicator 6.4.2: Proportion of water withdrawal from the total water sources available (Water Stress Index) |
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Definition and concepts |
Proportion of total volume of water withdrawal by economy sectors out of total resources of water. Water withdrawal from natural water bodies for use - extracting water from surface and underground water bodies for the purpose of subsequent water consumption. |
Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
Data sources |
Survey “Water use” according to form no. 1 - gospodăria apelor (water management) |
Data providers |
Agency “Apele Moldovei” (Waters of Moldova) |
Institutional mandate |
Ministry of Environment |
Method of computation |
Ratio between the total volume of water withdrawal by economy sectors and the total water resources *100. Denominator includes: water entries + precipitations - evapotranspiration - exits of water. |
Data last updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
Metadata last updated | Jul 11, 2023 |