Between 2022 and 2050, the sector most affected by water risk worldwide is expected to be manufacturing and distributions, with an estimated total gross domestic product (GDP) loss of over 4.2 trillion U.S. dollars. By contrast, the energy and utilities sector is projected to suffer an economic impact of some 237 billion U.S. dollars. Overall, water hazard is estimated to result in a global cumulative GDP loss of 5.6 trillion U.S. dollars by 2050.
Estimated total gross domestic product (GDP) loss due to water risk worldwide between 2022 and 2050, by sector
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GHD. (August 29, 2022). Estimated total gross domestic product (GDP) loss due to water risk worldwide between 2022 and 2050, by sector (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1334550/global-estimated-gdp-loss-due-to-water-risk-by-sector/
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