Band 9: Write a report with this question: The table below shows water use for different purposes in four countries. The use of water by four different countries (%)

The table compares how four countries – Egypt, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Canada – use water for domestic, industrial, and agricultural purposes.

Overall, Egypt and Saudi Arabia use the majority of their water for agriculture, while New Zealand and especially Canada consume most of their water in industry. Domestic use accounts for the smallest proportion in all four countries.

Egypt allocates by far the highest share of its water to agriculture at 82%, with only 10% going to industry and 8% for household use. Similarly, Saudi Arabia also prioritizes agriculture (64%), although this figure is noticeably lower than Egypt’s. Its industrial use is higher at 30%, while domestic consumption is the lowest among the four countries at 6%.

In contrast, New Zealand uses water more evenly across sectors. Agriculture still represents a considerable 44%, but industry also accounts for a significant 46%. Domestic use is relatively small at 10%.

Canada stands out with the highest industrial water consumption at 70%, which is much greater than that of the other countries. Domestic use in Canada is also the highest among the four, at 20%, while only 10% is used for agriculture, the lowest figure presented.