The pie charts compare the proportion of water consumed for agricultural, industrial, and domestic purposes in North America and Central Asia.
Overall, it is clear that water consumption patterns differ significantly between the two regions. Central Asia allocates the vast majority of its water to agriculture, whereas North America uses most of its water for industrial applications. Domestic water consumption constitutes the smallest share in both regions.
In Central Asia, agriculture is by far the dominant sector, accounting for 88% of total water usage. By contrast, North America directs just 39% of its water to agricultural tasks. However, this trend is reversed when it comes to industrial usage. North America dedicates half of its water resource (50%) to industry, while Central Asia uses a mere 5% for this purpose.
Regarding domestic consumption, both regions show relatively low usage. In North America, household water consumption accounts for 11% of the total, which is more than double the proportion recorded in Central Asia, where domestic use stands at only 7%.