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Water technology worldwide - statistics & facts

Water technology patent applications across the globe are reaching historic heights, with almost 7,000 filings from 2017 to 2021. From desalination for water supply to tertiary treatment for wastewater management, water tech has been at the forefront of overcoming water scarcity and avoiding water pollution. With new technologies in the digitalization field being released every year, it is to be seen if the water industry will keep up with a much-needed modernization of the sector.
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Published by Manya Rathore, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

  • Number of people worldwide with access to safely managed sanitation services
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  • Number of water technology patents applications worldwide from 2017 to 2021
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  • Desalination contracted capacity worldwide as of 2023
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