Water Use – Facts and Figures

The average water consumption is much higher in some countries than in others. Americans are actually the highest consumers of water in the world. The table below compares yearly water use for a number of countries - this includes water used for agriculture, industry and around the house.

Annual water consumption per person:

U.S. EPA, Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water, 2002.
Van Der Leeden et al, 1990.

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