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Chart: Globally, 70% of Freshwater is Used for Agriculture In most regions of the world, over 70 percent of freshwater is used for agriculture By 2050, feeding a planet of 9 billion people will require an estimated 50 percent increase in agricultural production and a 15 percent increase in water withdrawals
Statistics | UN World Water Development Report - UNESCO Worldwide, agriculture accounts for roughly 70% of freshwater withdrawals, followed by industry (just under 20%) and domestic (or municipal) uses (about 12%) Groundwater supplies about 25% of all water used for irrigation and half of the freshwater withdrawn for domestic purposes Since 1980s the global demand for freshwater has been increasing by just under 1% per year during this period
Water Use and Stress - Our World in Data Agricultural water withdrawals Freshwater use in agriculture Water is an essential input to global agriculture, whether in the form of rainfed sources or pumped irrigation The visualization shows the total quantity of freshwater withdrawals that are used in agriculture, whether in the form of food crops, livestock, biofuels, or other non-food crop production India's agricultural water
Water Use in Agriculture: Key Facts and Figures Techniques like drip irrigation and careful water use are key to saving water and making sure it’s used well Overview of Water Consumption in Agriculture Since 1900, global freshwater use has jumped six times, mainly due to economic growth and the demand for more resources Amazingly, agriculture uses about 70% of the world’s freshwater
Global Water Use by Sector: Trends and Analysis The current global water consumption rates reveal a complex picture As of the most recent reports, about 70% of the freshwater resources are used in agriculture, around 20% is devoted to industrial processes, and the remaining 10% caters to domestic needs These distribution figures highlight the heavy reliance on water for food production, while industries contribute significantly to
Water and Agriculture Media FactsheetFINAL Water use in agriculture ‣ Agriculture accounts for 70% of all freshwater withdrawals compared to 20% for industry and 10% for municipal and domestic use In Africa and Asia more than 80 % of water is for agriculture compared to less than 40% in Europe and North America
Water Use In Agriculture | Tunley Environmental Water use in agriculture accounts for approximately 70% of global freshwater usage, making it the largest consumer of water resources worldwide The agricultural water footprint encompasses three distinct types: green water from rainfall, blue water from surface and groundwater sources, and grey water resulting from pollution With climate change expected to significantly influence crop growth