The bar charts illustrate the quantity of water used for different purposes in six regions of the world.
Firstly, it is clear from the charts that agricultural use dominates in most regions, with the highest percentage recorded in Central Asia at 88%. Similarly, agriculture accounts for 84% of water use in Africa, 81% in Southeast Asia, 71% in South America, 39% in North America, and 32% in Europe.
On the other hand, industrial water use is highest in North America (48%) and Europe (53%), where it accounts for nearly half of the total water consumption. In contrast, industrial use is significantly lower in the other regions: 10% in South America, 12% in Southeast Asia, 5% in Central Asia, and approximately 7% in Africa.
Regarding domestic use, it has the lowest share in all regions, totaling about 71% across all six areas. Central Asia and Southeast Asia have identical rates at 7%, while Africa has a slightly higher proportion at approximately 9%. The remaining three regions show slightly higher percentages: 13% in North America, 15% in Europe, and 19% in South America.
To conclude, the charts clearly highlight the variations in water usage across different regions, with agriculture being the dominant sector in most areas, while industrial use is higher in North America and Europe.