The pie charts exhibit the distribution of water consumption across three primary categories – industrial, agricultural, and domestic – in six distinct regions globally: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and South-East Asia.
A notable trend is the dominance of agricultural water usage in most regions, particularly in Africa and Central Asia, while North America and Europe display a contrasting emphasis on industrial water consumption. Domestic water usage remains generally minimal across the majority of the regions.
In Africa, a staggering 84% of water is allocated for agricultural purposes, which marks the highest percentage among the regions surveyed. Central Asia and South-East Asia follow closely with 88% and 81% of their water usage dedicated to agriculture, respectively. South America exhibits a significant agricultural consumption rate as well, comprising 71% of its total water use. In contrast, North America and Europe demonstrate a pronounced preference for industrial applications, utilizing 48% and 39% of their water resources for this sector. Agricultural usage in these regions is considerably lower, accounting for only 32% in Europe and a mere 19% in South America.
Regarding domestic water consumption, Europe leads with the highest percentage at 15%, although this figure remains relatively modest when compared to agricultural and industrial uses in other regions. Conversely, both South-East Asia and North America showcase domestic usage rates of only 7% and 13%, respectively. Industrial water use in these regions remains noteworthy; North America employs around 39% of its water for industrial activities, while Europe utilizes 32%. In contrast, Africa, Central Asia, and South America exhibit minimal industrial consumption, using approximately 7%, 5%, and 10% respectively. Their domestic usage is also limited, with percentages around 9% for Africa, 7% for Central Asia, and 19% for South America.