The table illustrates data relating to the proportion of water used for different purposes in four separate countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Canada.
Overall, the allocation of water resources varies significantly between these countries, with agricultural needs being the dominant use in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia, while industrial use plays a major role in New Zealand and Canada.
In Egypt, a significant proportion of water, up to 82%, is devoted to agriculture, reflecting the country’s dependence on agricultural activities. In contrast, domestic water use is limited to only 8%, while industrial consumption is 10%. Similarly, Saudi Arabia shows a notable trend towards agricultural purposes, with 64% of its water used for this sector. In contrast, the country allocates a smaller proportion to domestic use, at 6%, while industry accounts for a larger proportion at 30%. This reflects a strong focus on agriculture in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
On the other hand, New Zealand and Canada show different trends in water use. New Zealand allocates 10% of its water to domestic use and a significant 46% to industrial use, while only 44% goes to agriculture. This distribution suggests a balanced approach between industry and agriculture. However, Canada has a distinctly different profile, with domestic use at 20% and industry accounting for the majority at 70%. Agriculture in Canada accounts for only 10%, reflecting a shift towards domestic and industrial needs as the main drivers of water consumption.