The given pie chart compares the proportion of bottled water utilization in eight distinct regions as a percent of worldwide consumption in 1999 and the bar chart illustrates the increase of bottled water consumption in 2001.
Looking at the illustration, it can be seen immediately that the global water usage rate of the USA is the highest in the world, in complete contrast to Western Europe and Australia. In addition, in 2001, the growth rate of bottled water consumption in Asia developed and ranked first, in contrast to Western Europe.
In 1999, USA accounted for nearly half of the world’s bottled water consumption, far outstripping other regions. The Asia followed with a 15% share, while Middle East contributed 13%. Africa accounted for 10%, Latin Americal and NewZealand all occupied 5%, respectively while smallest proportions were recorded for the Western East 2% and Australia 2%.
By 2001, the growth patterns revealed a stark contrast. Asia exhibited the highest growth rate at 14%, closely followed by New Zealand and Latin America with approximately 12% each nation. Africa, Middle East and Australia experienced moderate growth of more than 11% and 8%, the USA which dominated the rankings in 1999, has now plummeted to just over 7%. In comparison, Western Europe saw the smallest growth rate at just 3% still at the bottom for two years.