The provided visual data consists of a pie chart illustrating the distribution of bottled water consumption across various regions in 1999 and a bar chart depicting the growth percentages of bottled water consumption in 2001.
Overall, the data reveals a predominance of bottled water consumption in Western Europe, while also highlighting notable growth patterns across different regions in the following year.
In 1999, Western Europe markedly dominated global bottled water consumption, accounting for 48% of the total market share. Asia followed as a significant consumer, representing 28% of global consumption. The Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and smaller regions like New Zealand and the USA had considerably lower shares, with the Middle East at 13%, Africa at 5%, Latin America at 4%, and both New Zealand and the USA at just 1% each.
The bar chart detailing the growth of bottled water consumption in 2001 illustrates varying increases across regions. The USA experienced the highest growth rate at 13%, closely followed by Asia with an 11% increase. New Zealand exhibited a growth rate of 10%, while Latin America saw a rise of 9%. Africa and the Middle East had lower growth figures at 8% and 7%, respectively, and Western Europe, while still substantial, registered the lowest increase at 5%.