The Global Water Tariff Survey 2025OverviewThe Global Water Tariff Survey 2025 is a crucial tool for any professional active in the water sector...

Published on by

The Global Water Tariff Survey 2025

Overview
The Global Water Tariff Survey 2025 is a crucial tool for any professional active in the water sector.
SOURCE: GWI https://www.globalwaterintel.com/documents/tariff-survey-2025?f24_pid=46a72712-206e-468f-ac1f-9c3ac63f8120&utm_campaign=Tariff%20survey%20pre-publication%20email%20-%20shorter%20version&utm_source=force24&utm_medium=email&utm_content=textlink


Containing detailed water, wastewater & stormwater tariff profiles for 641 cities in 200 countries, the survey enables water sector professionals to develop a comprehensive understanding of the value of water around the globe.

Gain access to in-depth analyses of global tariff structures and year-on-year changes, helping you stay ahead in your core markets, assess project opportunities, and monitor evolving tariff trends.

Plus, members can explore the survey live on GWI WaterData, our market intelligence platform, allowing you to visualise and manipulate real-time tariff data, download directly into Microsoft Office formats, and create presentations in minutes.


What's Included?


Water, wastewater & stormwater tariff profiles for 641 cities across 200 countries.
A new, cutting-edge online platform to explore and visualise the data in a dynamic and customisable format.
Breakdowns of yearly changes to tariff prices, structures, and costs for the countries that matter to you, with the complete database featuring city tariff profiles covering 2011-2025.
Global and regional analysis of trends in the value of urban water & wastewater, with detailed breakdowns of water bills, data visualisations, and year-by-year price comparisons.


Brought to you by our Tariff Survey Partner: Arup
Arup Logo - Red
Arup is a global engineering and built environment consultancy with over 1,800 water specialists delivering solutions across the full water cycle. Their engineers, advisors, modellers, data scientists and sustainability experts combine deep technical proficiency with commercial insight to help utilities, governments and developers address the sector’s most complex challenges.

From resilient water supply and wastewater treatment to advanced flood management and strategic water services, Arup leverages global expertise and digital innovation to deliver sustainable, future-ready infrastructure. Working alongside clients worldwide, Arup is shaping a better future through resilient and inclusive water systems that respond to climate change, urbanisation and rising demand. Discover Arup’s water services here.

Downloads
Become a GWI Executive Member today to secure access to the Global Water Tariff Survey!



Download sample


Become a member


Tariff survey 2025 marketing box - first page-01.png


Key insights from the survey
Driving Investment for a Resilient Future
Utilities are raising tariffs to fund crucial upgrades for aging infrastructure and climate resilience. These increases ensure safe, reliable services amid growing challenges—securing water supply for the future.

Battling Rising Costs
With energy, labour, and chemical prices soaring, especially in Europe, utilities are adjusting tariffs to stay afloat. These increases are key to maintaining quality service in a high-cost environment.

Breaking the Tariff Freeze
After years of stagnation, utilities—especially in developing regions—are implementing steep tariff hikes. Inflation and the need for capital investment make these changes essential to sustaining long-term operations.

Explore the Tariff Survey via our dynamic user interface
GWI Members are granted access to the online version of the Tariff Survey live on GWI WaterData, our market intelligence platform.

Visualise and compare tariff changes between cities and countries

Leverage all previous Tariff Survey data to map how prices have changed over time

Download all charts and data into Excel and Powerpoint formats

Media

Taxonomy