Over half of humanity lives in areas with severe water stress and 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, resulting in 1.8 million child deaths from diarrhea each year. The global population is growing by 80 million per year, increasing water demand by 64 billion cubic meters annually, and by 2030 global water demand may exceed supply by 4%. Agriculture accounts for 70% of global water consumption compared to 20% for industry and 10% for domestic use, so more efficient water use is necessary to address these growing issues as the world's population increases.

1. Current global water supply
does not meet the needs
of about half of humanity

2. 41% of the world’s human population
live in areas of
severe water stress

3. 1.1 billion people lack access to
safe drinking water

4. Some 1.8 million children
die each year as result of
diarrhea caused by water and
sanitation deficits...
That is 5,000
children every day
One every
17 seconds...
Source: United Nations (UN, UNESCO and FAO)

5. These water-related
problems are going to
accelerate in the future

6. The world’s population is growing by roughly 80 million
people each year, leading to increasing demand for fresh
water by 64 billion m3 a year Source: United Nations (UN, UNESCO and FAO)

7. In 2030,
global demand for water may exceed the
currently available supply by
4 %
Source: 2030 Water Resources Group.
Charting Our Water Future.

8. agriculture accounts
Worldwide,
for 70% of all water consumption,
compared to 20% for industry
and 10% for domestic use

9. Efficient use of water
is necessary
Source: Environment Agency (EEA)

10. Unlike other resources, there is
no substitute for water.