Evolution of Global Water Use

Throughout the 20th century, global water use has increased in the agricultural, domestic and industrial sectors. Evaporation from reservoirs has increased at a slower rate. Projections indicate that both global water use and evaporation will continue to increase. This graphic shows water consumption, withdrawal and waste, in cubic kilometres per year, for the agricultural, domestic…

  • Produced by:
    Philippe Rekacewicz, Delphine Digout, UNEP/GRID-Arendal Philippe Rekacewicz, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    01/05/2005

Evolution of Global Water Use

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