The pie graph represents consuming of bottled water in different regions as a percent of global consumption, in 1999, while the bar chart compares the increase of bottled water consumption in 2001.
Overall, among all regions the largest proportion can be seen in the Asia with other regions lagging far behind. At the same time Western and Australia accounts for a minor share of the region’s total. As for the change in 2001, Latin America and New Zealand equally reported the second highest percentages, with Asia still having a considerable amount. Notably.
In 1999, Asia had the highest rate of using bottled water, at roughly 48%. Additionally, Western Europe and Australia reporting a negligible amount compared to others, with the same number, for 2%. Beyond these regions, Middle East and Africa experiencing a slightly higher share than Western Europe and Australia, making up 5% respectively. While Latin America, New Zealand and the U.S.A experiencing approximately similar percentage, 13%, 15% and 10%.
Regarding the changes in 2001, although, initially Western Europe and Australia had equally amount of consumption, after two years Australia witnessed a noticeable share, at around 9%, and Western Europe remain without any change, just over 2%. Followed by Middle East and Africa with similar figures plunged, with the former reaching 10%. Likewise Latin America and New Zealand reported around 12%. Notably Asia’s percentages of using bottled water comprise of highest segment, with U.S.A had around 8%.