The bar chart illustrates the percentage of water used for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes in six Gulf countries in 2000. Overall, agriculture and domestic consumption accounted for the vast majority of water use in all countries, while industrial use was minimal.
Saudi Arabia and Oman exhibited a similar pattern, with agriculture being the dominant sector. In both nations, over 80% of water was used for agriculture, while domestic use stood at around 15-16%. Industrial use was minimal in both, though Oman’s figure (about 5%) was slightly higher than Saudi Arabia’s (around 1%).
Qatar and the UAE also followed a comparable trend, with 61% of water allocated to agriculture. However, their domestic use differed: about 30% in Qatar compared to roughly 35% in the UAE. Consequently, industrial use was slightly higher in Qatar than in the UAE.
In contrast, Bahrain and Kuwait used the majority of their water for domestic purposes, at 52% and 61% respectively. Agricultural use accounted for nearly 40% in Bahrain but only about 20% in Kuwait. Industrial use was 8% in Bahrain and similar in Kuwait, at roughly one-fifth.