Core Insights - The Ministry of Water Resources released the 2024 China Water Resources Bulletin, indicating a decrease in water usage per unit of GDP and industrial added value by 4.4% and 5.3% respectively compared to 2023 [1][2] Group 1: Water Resources Overview - The average annual precipitation in 2024 is projected to be 717.7 mm, which is 11.4% higher than the multi-year average [1] - The total water resources in the country amount to 31,123 billion cubic meters, exceeding the multi-year average by 12.7% [1] - Surface water resources are 29,895.6 billion cubic meters, while groundwater resources are 8,679.2 billion cubic meters [1] Group 2: Water Usage Breakdown - Total water usage in 2024 is estimated at 5,928 billion cubic meters, with agricultural use accounting for 61.6% (3,648.4 billion cubic meters) [1] - Domestic water usage is 926.8 billion cubic meters (15.6%), industrial usage is 971 billion cubic meters (16.4%), and ecological water replenishment is 381.8 billion cubic meters (6.4%) [1] - Compared to 2023, total water usage increased by 2.15 billion cubic meters, with domestic and ecological water usage rising, while agricultural water usage decreased [2] Group 3: Supply Sources - Total water supply is also 5,928 billion cubic meters, with surface water contributing 82.5% (4,892.4 billion cubic meters) [1] - Groundwater supply is 784 billion cubic meters (13.2%), and unconventional water sources contribute 251.6 billion cubic meters (4.3%) [1] - Surface water supply increased by 17.7 billion cubic meters, while groundwater supply decreased by 35.5 billion cubic meters [2] Group 4: Efficiency Metrics - The per capita comprehensive water usage in 2024 is projected to be 421 cubic meters [2] - Water usage per unit of GDP is 43.9 cubic meters, and per unit of industrial added value is 24 cubic meters [2] - The effective utilization coefficient for irrigation water in farmland is 0.58, with an average irrigation water usage of 342 cubic meters per acre [2]

Core Insights - The 2024 China Water Resources Bulletin indicates a significant increase in national precipitation and water resources compared to historical averages, with total water resources reaching 31,123.0 billion cubic meters, which is 12.7% higher than the average [1] - Total water usage in 2024 is projected at 5,928.0 billion cubic meters, reflecting a slight increase from 2023, with specific increases in domestic and ecological water usage [2] Water Resource Statistics - The average annual precipitation in 2024 is 717.7 mm, which is 11.4% above the historical average [1] - Surface water resources account for 29,895.6 billion cubic meters, while groundwater resources total 8,679.2 billion cubic meters, with a non-overlapping amount of 1,227.4 billion cubic meters [1] Water Usage Breakdown - Domestic water usage is 926.8 billion cubic meters, making up 15.6% of total water usage, while industrial and agricultural water usage are 971.0 billion cubic meters (16.4%) and 3,648.4 billion cubic meters (61.6%) respectively [2] - Compared to 2023, total water usage increased by 21.5 billion cubic meters, with notable increases in domestic and ecological water usage, while agricultural water usage saw a decrease [2] Efficiency Metrics - The per capita comprehensive water usage in 2024 is 421 cubic meters, with water usage per unit of GDP at 43.9 cubic meters [3] - Water usage per unit of industrial added value decreased by 5.3% compared to 2023, indicating improved efficiency [3]