The table presents a comparative analysis of water utilization across three distinct categories—Domestic, Industrial, and Agricultural—in six countries during the year 2003.
It is evident that Canada and Australia predominantly allocated water for domestic purposes, while the other nations demonstrated a significant emphasis on agricultural water use. Notably, industrial water consumption was remarkably low across most countries, with Canada being an exception.
In Canada, the allocation of water for domestic usage was the highest at 63%, closely followed by Australia at 65%. Canada’s industrial water consumption stood at a substantial 32%, contrasting sharply with Australia’s measly 2%. Meanwhile, agricultural water usage in Canada was minimal at 5%, significantly lower than Australia’s allocation of 33%. Hence, although both Canada and Australia prioritized domestic water use, their applications diverged markedly in industrial and agricultural sectors.
Conversely, the United Kingdom revealed a stark contrast, with a staggering 90% of its water dedicated to agricultural purposes. This trend continued in China and India, where agricultural use comprised 87% and 82%, respectively. In both the UK and China, domestic and industrial allocations were notably low, with the UK utilizing merely 5% for each category, while China accounted for 6% and 7%, respectively. Japan, however, displayed a more balanced distribution of its water resources, with 66% directed towards agriculture, and 19% and 15% used for domestic and industrial purposes, respectively. Overall, the data illustrates a diverse approach to water management among the countries analyzed.