The pie chart depicts the proportion of global bottled water consumptionin 1999 across various regions, while the bar chart illustrates the percentage growth of bottled water consumption in those regions in 2001.
Overall, Western Europe dominated global bottled water consumption in 1999, while the USA and New Zealand experienced the most significant growth rates in 2001. In contrast, Western Europe’s growth was relatively modest despite its leading position in total consumption.
In 1999, Western Europe accounted for nearly half of the world’s bottled water consumption, far outstripping other regions. The USA followed with a 15% share, while Asia contributed 13%. Latin America and Africa accounted for 10% and 5%, respectively, while smaller proportions were recorded for the Middle East (5%) and New Zealand (2%).
By 2001, the growth patterns revealed a stark contrast. Asia exhibited the highest growth rate at 14%, closely followed by New Zealand and Latin America with more than 12% each nation. Africa, Middle East and Australia, The USA experienced moderate growth of 11% and 8%, respectively. In comparison, Western Europe, despite its dominance in 1999, saw the smallest growth rate at just 3%.