State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 15.2.2026.1

Utilisation and protection of water against pollution by business entities, 2025

In 2025, 11.3% less water was abstracted from water sources than in 2024

The total amount of water abstracted by industrial enterprises in 2025 was 6 067 million m3, in which the share of section D - Electricity, gas, stream and air conditioning supply was the highest with 99.0%. 

According to the source of water supply to enterprises, the largest amount of water was supplied from surface water, 49.7%. 

The total amount of water used in 2025 was 3 096 million m3and compared to 2024 decreased by 10.6%.

Of the total discharged wastewater in 2025, 20.6% was purified. 

Key takeaway

Water use in 2025, million m3

  • Water abstracted: 6 067
  • Water used: 3 096
  • Discharged wastewater: 3 046

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Discharge of wastewater by business entities

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Email: suzana.stojanovska@stat.gov.mk

Older releases

Older editions of the release: Water by Sector of Economic Activity