The line graph and the table compare water used for agriculture, industry and home around the world between 1900 and 2000, and water use in Brazil and Democratic Republic of Congo in 2000.
It is clear that global water consumed in three different sectors had seen an upward trend from 1900 to 2000, while the amount of water used for agriculture sector accounted for the largest proportion. In addition, the figures for water consumption in Brazil were considerably higher than in Congo.
We can also see that in 1900, people spent 1000km³ for farming field, whereas manufacturing, produces and homes just consumed one fifth of that amount. By 2000, the amount of water consumption for agriculture had increased to 3000km³, and water use of industry had risen a half of that amount. During the same period, the domestic using water’s figure had grown up slowest in three different sectors, with approximately 500km³.
Furthermore, the number of individuals living in Brazil was much higher in Congo, with 176 million people and 5.2 million people respectively. As a result, water consumption per person in Brazil was larger than in Congo.
