This statistic displays a projection of the global demand for water (as a measure of freshwater withdrawals) that will occur in 2050, broken down by major world region and sector. In 2050, it is projected that the water demand of the global manufacturing sector will be about cubic kilometers of water.
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OECD. (May 23, 2025). Regional water demand forecast worldwide in 2050, by sector (in cubic kilometers) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/676364/regional-water-demand-globally-by-sector-projection/
OECD. "Regional water demand forecast worldwide in 2050, by sector (in cubic kilometers)." Chart. May 23, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/676364/regional-water-demand-globally-by-sector-projection/
OECD. (2025). Regional water demand forecast worldwide in 2050, by sector (in cubic kilometers). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/676364/regional-water-demand-globally-by-sector-projection/
OECD. "Regional Water Demand Forecast Worldwide in 2050, by Sector (in Cubic Kilometers)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 23 May 2025, /statistics/676364/regional-water-demand-globally-by-sector-projection/
OECD, Regional water demand forecast worldwide in 2050, by sector (in cubic kilometers) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/676364/regional-water-demand-globally-by-sector-projection/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
Regional water demand forecast worldwide in 2050, by sector (in cubic kilometers) [Graph], OECD, May 23, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/676364/regional-water-demand-globally-by-sector-projection/
