The pies illustrate the water consumption of 3 different usages in 6 areas of the world. Overall, water used for agricultural use is of highest percentage in all areas apart from North America and Europe. Additionally, Europe uses the largest amount of water for industrial use, closely followed by North America.
Looking first at the agriculture category, it is notable that water used for agriculture accounts for the highest proportions in 4 areas namely Central Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia and South America with Central Asia holding the dominant position. In contrast, the vast majority of water consumption in North America and Europe is for industrial purposes, accounting for 48% and 53%, respectively.
Conversely, water for domestic use in North America, South America and Europe is significantly higher than that of the 3 remaining areas. Remarkably, water consumption for this usage in North and South America is nearly twice the amount of Central and Southeast Asia. This is also the case with South America and Africa.