Water withdrawals per capita in Turkmenistan amount to 2,740 cubic meters per inhabitant, according to the latest available data from 2021. This is a far higher volume than in many other countries, such as China, where per capita water withdrawals were 398.7 cubic meters as of 2021. Global water withdrawals Countries around the world withdraw huge volumes of water each year from sources such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and groundwater. China has some of the largest annual total water withdrawals across the globe, at 581.3 billion cubic meters per year. In comparison, Mexico withdrew almost 90 billion cubic meters of water in 2021. Water scarcity Although roughly 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water, less than one percent of the planet's total water resources can be classified as accessible freshwater resources. Growing populations, increased demand, and climate change are increasingly putting pressure on these precious resources. This is expected to lead to global water shortages around the world. In the United States, the megadrought in the west has seen water levels of major reservoirs that provide water to millions of people plummet to record lows. In order to prevent severe droughts in water-stressed areas today and in the future, a more efficient use of water is essential.

As of 2021, Malta was the country with the lowest residential drinking water consumption per capita among the selected European nations, with 77 liters per day. During the same period, Italians consumed three times more water per day than the Maltese, making them the top water consumers in the continent.

The graph shows the countries with the largest share of global water consumption. 12 percent of the world's water is consumed in China.

China Water Consumption data was reported at 592,500.000 Cub m mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 590,650.000 Cub m mn for 2023. China Water Consumption data is updated yearly, averaging 592,260.000 Cub m mn from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2024, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 618,344.927 Cub m mn in 2013 and a record low of 532,040.000 Cub m mn in 2003. China Water Consumption data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Water Resources. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Land and Resources – Table CN.NLM: Water Resource.

Monthly consumption and cost data by borough and development. Data set includes utility vendor and meter information.

This statistic shows the per capita consumption of bottled water in Europe in 2019. In this year, Italy was the leading market for the consumption of bottled water with 200 liters of bottled water consumed per person and Germany was the second largest consumer of bottled water with 168 liters consumed per person.

Water Consumption: Average: per Capita: Central West data was reported at 153.520 l in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 147.750 l for 2021. Water Consumption: Average: per Capita: Central West data is updated yearly, averaging 148.750 l from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2022, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160.680 l in 2013 and a record low of 144.880 l in 2018. Water Consumption: Average: per Capita: Central West data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Cities. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Environmental, Social and Governance Sector – Table BR.EVB005: Operational Indicators: Water Consumption Indicators.

China Water Consumption: Industry data was reported at 97,020.000 Cub m mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 96,840.000 Cub m mn for 2022. China Water Consumption: Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 127,700.000 Cub m mn from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2023, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 146,180.000 Cub m mn in 2011 and a record low of 96,840.000 Cub m mn in 2022. China Water Consumption: Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Water Resources. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Land and Resources – Table CN.NLM: Water Resource.

The Study of Data Center Water Consumption in China Report is Segmented by Source of Water Procurement (Potable Water, Non-Potable Water, Other Alternate Sources), by Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, Cloud Service Providers), and by Data Center Size (Mega, Massive, Large, Medium, Small). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Billion Liters).

The Study of Data Center Water Consumption in Indonesia is Segmented by Source of Water Procurement (Potable Water, Non-Potable Water, Other Alternate Sources), by Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, Cloud Service Providers), and by Data Center Size (Mega, Massive, Large, Medium, Small). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Billion Liters).

A brief history of water consumption in the New York City Water Supply System (Based on New York City Census population)

This statistic represents the projected water consumption worldwide in 2014 with projections until 2040, broken down by sector. In 2040, it is projected that water consumption under the agricultural sector will reach 1,405 billion cubic meters worldwide.

The map shows total municipal needs by province and territory. Domestic water consumption includes the quantity of water used for household purposes such as washing, food preparation, and bathing. Across Canada, nearly all of the water used by municipal water systems comes from lakes and rivers the remainder (12% of the total) comes from groundwater. Establishing and maintaining water systems is costly. There are three major costs: water supply, infrastructure maintenance, and administration. Water prices across Canada are generally low compared to other countries. Monthly bills range between $15 and $90, the lowest being in Quebec, Newfoundland, and British Columbia, and the highest in the Prairie Provinces and northern Canada. Although water usage rates vary across Canada, the overall per capita use is very high compared to that of other industrialized countries. Only the United States has higher rates of municipal water usage.

The Study of Data Center Water Consumption in Singapore is Segmented by Source of Water Procurement (Potable Water, Non-Potable Water, Other Alternate Sources), by Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, Cloud Service Providers), and by Data Center Size (Mega, Massive, Large, Medium, Small). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Billion Liters).

This dataset contain per capita water consumption In Saudi regions during the period 2009-2018. Data from General Authority for Statistics. Follow datasource.kapsarc.org for timely data to advance energy economics research.*The Per Capita Average Daily Use Of Water Is Calculated As Follows:Total quantity consumed by municipal sector (liter)/population*365

Water Consumption: per Capita: Residential: Anhui: Suzhou data was reported at 43.140 Cub m in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 48.530 Cub m for 2008. Water Consumption: per Capita: Residential: Anhui: Suzhou data is updated yearly, averaging 51.315 Cub m from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2009, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.920 Cub m in 2001 and a record low of 29.670 Cub m in 2005. Water Consumption: per Capita: Residential: Anhui: Suzhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Su zhou Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Utility Sector – Table CN.RCD: Water Consumption: per Capita: Residential: Prefecture Level City.

China Water Consumption: City: Daily per Capita: Residential data was reported at 188.799 l in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 184.732 l for 2022. China Water Consumption: City: Daily per Capita: Residential data is updated yearly, averaging 178.638 l from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2023, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 220.240 l in 2000 and a record low of 120.600 l in 1978. China Water Consumption: City: Daily per Capita: Residential data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Utility Sector – Table CN.RCA: Water Consumption: Daily per Capita: Residential.

Water Consumption: City: Daily per Capita: Residential: Hunan data was reported at 223.470 l in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 217.073 l for 2022. Water Consumption: City: Daily per Capita: Residential: Hunan data is updated yearly, averaging 226.465 l from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2023, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 339.000 l in 2001 and a record low of 180.250 l in 2017. Water Consumption: City: Daily per Capita: Residential: Hunan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Utility Sector – Table CN.RCA: Water Consumption: Daily per Capita: Residential.

The Study of Data Center Water Consumption in the Asia Pacific Market Report is Segmented by Source of Water Procurement (Potable Water, Non-Potable Water, Other Alternate Sources), by Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, Cloud Service Providers), and by Data Center Size (Mega, Massive, Large, Medium, Small). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Trillion Liters).

The Study of Data Center Water Consumption in Thailand Report is Segmented by Source of Water Procurement (Potable Water, Non-Potable Water, Other Alternate Sources), by Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, Cloud Service Providers), and by Data Center Size (Mega, Massive, Large, Medium, Small). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Billion Liters).