The bar charts illustrate the global distribution of water and its usage in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that saltwater dominates the global water supply, while most freshwater exists in the form of ice and glaciers. Moreover, water is mainly used for agriculture in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, while the industry takes the highest level of water in Canada.
Saltwater accounts for 97% of the total amount of water in the world, compared to only 3% of freshwater. In more detail, 79% of freshwater is found in ice and glaciers, which is four times the amount of groundwater. In contrast, only 1% of water is on the surface of the Earth.
In Egypt and Saudi Arabia, water usage for agriculture makes up the largest proportion, at 80% and 75%, in that order. In contrast, Canada records by far the lowest share for this purpose, at roughly 10%. However, the proportion of water used for industry in Canada is the highest, at around 80%, whereas in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, it represents approximately 10%. In addition, the figure for water used for domestic purposes in all three countries accounts for between 7% and 10%.