Water consumption per capita

Water consumption per capita varies significantly by country, driven by


agriculture, industry, and domestic usage. The United Arab Emirates and the


United States often report the highest daily usage per person, frequently


exceeding 2,000 gallons.



Conversely, countries with limited infrastructure, such as Mali, may use as low


as 3 gallons daily per person.



Highest Daily Water Usage Per Person (approximate daily footprint)


United Arab Emirates: Highest at 2,270 gallons per day.


United States: 2,200 gallons per day.


Canada: ~74,530 cubic meters per capita annually (renewable internal).


Brazil: 1,466 gallons per day.


India: 38 gallons per day.



Renewable Water Resources Per Capita (Availability)


According to Statista, renewable water resources per capita (in cubic meters)

vary widely:


New Zealand: 63,42 m^3.


Brazil: 38,957m^3.


Russia: 29,428m^3.


Canada: 74,530m^3.



Key Data Points


Global Average: 1,002 gallons per person/day.



Water-Stressed Areas:


Countries like Eritrea, Papua New Guinea, and Ethiopia have low access to clean


water.



Highest Consumption Types:


Often dominated by agricultural irrigation rather than domestic use.