The pie charts illustrate how water is distributed for different purposes in various regions worldwide, focusing on three main uses: industry, agriculture, and domestic consumption.
Overall, North America and Europe use the largest share of water for industrial purposes, while in other regions, agriculture is the dominant use. Domestic water consumption is generally the lowest, except in South America, where it plays a slightly bigger role.
In North America and Europe, industrial use accounts for nearly half of the total water consumption, at 48% and 53% respectively. At the same time, agriculture also takes up a considerable portion, with North America using three times more water for farming than for domestic purposes, and Europe using twice as much.
In other regions, agriculture is the main consumer of water, with Central Asia having the highest proportion at 88%. In most areas, domestic water use is higher than industrial use, with differences ranging from just 2% in Africa and Central Asia to 9% in South America. Meanwhile, South East Asia stands out with 12% of water going to industry and only 7% to domestic use.