Iceland has the largest renewable freshwater resources per capita worldwide, at an estimated 444 thousand cubic meters per inhabitant as of 2023 – based on the long-term annual average. While water resources are abundant in Iceland, the population in the Nordic country amounts to less than 400,000 inhabitants.

In 2023, the surface water availability index in Poland amounted to *** dam3, an increase compared to the previous year. Since 2000, this indicator has declined by *** dam3.

As of 2021, Malta was the country with the lowest residential drinking water consumption per capita among the selected European nations, with ** liters per day. During the same period, Italians consumed ***** times more water per day than the Maltese, making them the top water consumers in the continent.

Comparing the ** selected regions regarding the combined volume per capita in the 'Bottled Water' segment of the non-alcoholic drinks market, Mexico is leading the ranking (****** litres) and is followed by the United States with ****** litres. At the other end of the spectrum is India with ***** litres, indicating a difference of ****** litres to Mexico. Find other insights concerning similar markets and segments, such as a ranking by country regarding revenue in the bottled water segment of the non-alcoholic drinks market and a ranking of subsegments in North America regarding revenue in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks market as a whole. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

In 2022, the average daily per capita water consumption in the center region of Saudi Arabia was *** liters. This region comprises the city of Riyadh, and its administrative territories. The Eastern Province had nearly the same average of consumption during the period. Najran had the lowest daily water consumption in the country at *** liters.

Average daily water intake in India varies by age group, with those over 30 typically consuming the most. In FY 2022, adults aged 30 to 44 years old consumed 2.26 liters of water per day. In comparison, those aged 19 years and below consumed just 1.97 liters per day on average. Up to 60 percent of the human body is made up of water, with the amount changing slightly due to factors such as age, sex, and hydration levels. The recommended amount of water intake to stay hydrated is at least two liters every day. Most hydrated city in India Like age groups, water consumption also varies greatly by city. Of India’s major metropolises, Kolkata had the highest average water intake per person in 2021, at 2.31 liters per day. Although most of India's major cities had an average per person water intake of more than two liters per day in 2021, Indore and Chandigarh had an average intake slightly below the recommended levels.Improving drinking water access in India As part of the Clean Water and Sanitation Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), India aims to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030. The share of India's rural population with access to safe drinking water within premises via Pipe Water Supply (PWS) has increased considerably in recent years, rising from less than 40 percent in FY 2016 to more than 60 percent in FY 2022.

An average U.S. family of four pays about ***** U.S. dollars for water every month as of 2019, if each person used about 100 gallons per day. The price index of water and sewage maintenance have increased in recent years as infrastructure continues to age across the United States.

Setting water rates

Cities that have increased prices in water, generally use the increased rate to improve infrastructure. Families generally pay a fixed charge every month which is independent of water consumption, and a variable charge which is related to the amount of water used. Higher fixed charges are more commonly used to ensure revenue stability due to increased pipe repair costs, however, it reduces the incentive to conserve water and may punish households that use less water.

Water prices worldwide

Water prices vary across the countries and cities due to the various processes that are used to assign a price. Utilities generally set a water rate or tariff based on costs of water treatment, water storage, transport, wastewater treatment and collection, and other administrative operations. On the other hand, direct abstraction of water from sources such as lakes, is usually not charged, however, some countries require payment based on volume or abstraction rights.

In 2021, the annual per capita production index of tilapia in the Philippines was at ***** percent, higher than the base record of 2018. The production of tilapia in the country has been unstable over the last six years. This was due to the lack of government assistance, poor breed of tilapia, lack of capital, high cost of production, and high water temperature to name a few.

In Norway, the per capita consumption volume of mineral water and soft drinks fluctuated in recent years. Since 1950, it increased strongly, reaching its peak at an average volume of *** liters consumed per person in 2000. In the years that followed, the average consumption volume of mineral water and soft drinks decreased, reaching *** liters per capita in 2019. As of 2021, it grew again to *** liters. In this year, soda with added sugar as well as soda with added sweetening were the preferred soft drinks among Norwegians. ** liters of sugary drinks and ** liters of sweetened drinks were consumed per person.

 Consumer price index  In the period from 2010 to 2020, the consumer price index (CPI) of mineral water, soft drinks and fruit and vegetable juice increased constantly in Norway. As of 2022, the CPI decreased and was measured at *****, where the year 2015 equals 100.

Sales of soft drinks Norway’s sales volume of soft drinks declined in the past years. In 2010, it amounted to roughly *** million liters and this decreased to a volume of approximately *** million liters sold in 2019. In 2020, the volume peaked at roughly *** million liters, while it fell to *** million liters in 2021. In this period, the grocery store was the most common sales channel for soft drinks in the country. In 2022, the sales volume in grocery stores amounted to nearly *** million liters. By comparison: kiosks and gas stations had a sales volume of a little more than ** million liters.

This statistic shows the average per capita consumption of beverages in Germany from 2000 to 2023, broken down by type. In 2023, according to preliminary results, the average German consumed roughly 88 liters of beer and around 124 liters of mineral water.

In 2021, the annual per capita production index of carabeef in the Philippines was about **** percent, lower compared to the base year 2018. The annual per capita production index of carabeef in the country reflected a downward trajectory over the past six years.

This statistic shows the annual tea consumption worldwide from 2018 to 2029. In 2023, global consumption of tea amounted to about *** billion kilograms and is estimated to reach to *** billion kilograms by 2029. Tea consumption - additional informationTea is the second most consumed drink in the world, after water. There are many types of teas, depending on their oxidation levels: green, yellow, oolong and black. Well-known varieties of black tea include Darjeeling, Assam, Turkish and Ceylon teas. This fragrant beverage originated in China in 2737 BC. According to myth, a Chinese emperor was sitting under a Camellia sinensis tree while his servant boiled drinking water. The wind blew some leaves from the tree into the water, and the emperor decided to try the drink that his servant created accidentally. The tea culture had been established in China for several centuries before it came to the West. Tea drinking was introduced in Japan during the late eighth century and became an important part of Japanese culture. In the United Kingdom, tea is recognized as one of the country’s cultural beverages. Tea is also a popular beverage in Middle Eastern cultures. In 2016, Turkey was the largest tea-consuming country in the world, with a per capita tea consumption of approximately **** pounds per year. In contrast, China had an annual consumption of **** pounds per person. In 2018, China was the leading global tea producer, followed by India and Kenya. That year, worldwide tea production amounted to around *** million metric tons.

As per the results of a large scale survey conducted in 2019, the Indian cities of Indore was rated as the most livable city in terms of food and air. The national capital region of Delhi had the lowest rating for air quality of about 1.8 among all cities. The poor air quality index of the capital was due to the dangerous, dirty air that arises from a mix of weather conditions, urban emissions and rural smoke that converged over the region.

The retail price of 100% ground beef in the United States has risen significantly in the last two decades. In 2024, a pound of ground beef cost **** U.S. dollars, up from **** U.S. dollars in 2008. Cattle and beef production in the U.S. In 2022, there were almost ** million beef cows in the United States. Compared to sheep, pigs, and chickens, cows are very expensive to raise and require much more water, feed, and land per calorie generated. Though beef production fluctuates from year to year, there has been a positive trend in beef production in the last several years in the United States. U.S. beef market In terms of retail sales, beef is the leading type of fresh meat in the United States. On average, beef generates about *********** U.S. dollars in sales per store per week, compared to approximately *********** dollars for chicken, and less than ************* dollars for pork. As of 2021, per capita consumption of beef in the United States amounted to about ** pounds per year.