Between 1990 and 2022, the daily per capita consumption of water in Germany has decreased from 147 to 125 liters. Data published by the German Association of Energy and Water Industries includes households as well as small enterprises.
Water consumption
In 2020, Colombia and the United States were the two largest per capita consumers of water in the world. The former reported an annual water consumption of approximately 1,207 cubic meters per capita. Germany ranked on the other end of spectrum of water consumption with comparatively low per capita figures of around 297 cubic meters per annum.
Increasing demand
As of 2014, the agriculture sector accounted for approximately 83 percent of worldwide water consumption. By 2040, the combined agricultural and industrial demand is expected to reach 1,550 billion cubic meters. Of those 1,550 billion cubic meters about 1,405 billion will be accounted for by the agricultural sector. In order to prevent severe droughts in water-stressed areas today and in the future, a more efficient use of water is essential.
Development of the drinking water consumption per inhabitant and day in Germany from 1990 to 2022
(in liters)
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BDEW. (April 12, 2023). Development of the drinking water consumption per inhabitant and day in Germany from 1990 to 2022 (in liters) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/802200/daily-per-capita-water-consumption-in-germany/
BDEW. "Development of the drinking water consumption per inhabitant and day in Germany from 1990 to 2022 (in liters)." Chart. April 12, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/802200/daily-per-capita-water-consumption-in-germany/
BDEW. (2023). Development of the drinking water consumption per inhabitant and day in Germany from 1990 to 2022 (in liters). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/802200/daily-per-capita-water-consumption-in-germany/
BDEW. "Development of The Drinking Water Consumption per Inhabitant and Day in Germany from 1990 to 2022 (in Liters)." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/802200/daily-per-capita-water-consumption-in-germany/
BDEW, Development of the drinking water consumption per inhabitant and day in Germany from 1990 to 2022 (in liters) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/802200/daily-per-capita-water-consumption-in-germany/ (last visited December 18, 2024)
Development of the drinking water consumption per inhabitant and day in Germany from 1990 to 2022 (in liters) [Graph], BDEW, April 12, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/802200/daily-per-capita-water-consumption-in-germany/
