The table gives information about how much water is allocated to three different areas in four countries.
Overall, it is discernible that Egypt and Saudi Arabia distribute their water mostly to agricultural development, while industry in New Zealand and Canada shows the highest water usage among other sectors. Notably, households receive the lowest percentage of water in most countries, except in Canada.
Looking first at water allocation for residences, the proportion of water in Canada is recorded at 20%, which is twice as high as that in New Zealand. In contrast, the figures in Egypt and Saudi Arabia are relatively minimal, ranging from 6% to 8%.
Regarding the industry’s water usage, Egypt shows a similar figure to its figure for domestic purposes, standing at 10%. Meanwhile, Canada allocates the most water to its industry, which accounts for 70% of the national water consumption, compared to Saudi Arabia and New Zealand, 30% and 46%, respectively.
With regard to water distribution for agriculture, Egypt tops the list with a significant 82% of water, followed by Saudi Arabia, registering at 64%. In stark contrast, Canada exhibits a modest proportion, at only 10%, which is significantly lower than New Zealand by 34%.