The pie charts illustrate the proportion of water consumption for agricultural, industrial, and domestic purposes in six regions of the world.
Overall, it is evident that agriculture is the dominant use of water in four out of the six areas, particularly in Africa, Central Asia, and South East Asia, where it accounts for over 80% of total usage. In contrast, industrial use is more prominent in Europe and North America, with figures of 53% and 48%, respectively.
Domestic water use is consistently the least significant category across all regions, peaking at just 19% in South America and falling as low as 7% in both Africa and Central Asia. Europe shows the most balanced distribution, with water usage relatively evenly spread across all three sectors.
Notably, Central Asia allocates the highest percentage to agriculture (88%), followed closely by Africa (84%). Conversely, Europe and North America dedicate far more water to industrial purposes than any other region.
In summary, water usage patterns vary significantly between regions, largely depending on the level of industrial development and agricultural dependence.