Pie chart shows the percentage of the population experiencing water stress. 23% of people are under extremely high water stress. 11% of people are under high water stress. 29% of people are under medium-high water stress. 20% of people are under low-medium water stress. 17% of people are under low water stress.
Data from the World Resources Institute.
Graphic originally published on the Quick Trip to 8 Billion wall chart.
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