The pie charts illustrate the breakdown of water usage across three main categories: industrial use, agricultural use, and domestic use in six distinct regions worldwide, based on their specific needs.
From an overall perspective, the largest portion of water is allocated for agricultural use, especially in Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and South America. In contrast, developed regions like North America And Europe used the highest portion of water for Industrial use. However, the lowest percentage of water is used for domestic purposes worldwide.
According to the pie charts, in Central Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia, a significant proportion of water consumption, 88%, 84%, and 81% respectively, is used for agricultural purposes. Conversely, neither industrial nor domestic water usage exceeds 10% of total water usage in any of these three areas; the exception is Southeast Asia where industrial use reaches 12%.
Compared to the three areas mentioned above, South America consumes proportionally less agricultural water, at 71% of its total water consumption, but more domestic water, at 19%.
Europe and North America use water differently. In both these areas, industry accounts for around half of the water consumption, whereas agriculture contributes only 32% to 39%. The remaining 13% to 15% is used by households.