The pie charts illustrate the proportions of water usage for three distinct purposes—agriculture, industry, and domestic needs—across six different global regions.
Overall, agricultural use dominates in South America, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, whereas water consumption for industrial purposes is highest in North America and Europe. Domestic use accounts for the smallest share in all regions.
Europe allocates the largest proportion of its water to industry at 53%, closely followed by North America at 48%. In contrast, Central Asia devotes a striking 88% of its water resources to agriculture—the highest figure across all regions. Africa and Southeast Asia also prioritize agricultural use, with 84% and 81% respectively. South America, while still primarily agricultural, uses a slightly smaller share—71%.
Domestic use remains relatively low in all regions. South America records the highest proportion at 19%, while Europe and North America allocate 15% and 13% respectively. The figures are lower in Africa (9%), Central Asia (7%), and Southeast Asia (7%), making domestic consumption the least significant category across the board.