Domestic use accounts for less than what percent of total world water use?

• A. 20%
• B. 75%
• C. 5%
• D. 10%

Answer: (C)

Global water withdrawals are dominated by non-domestic uses, especially agriculture, with industry taking a sizable portion as well. Household or domestic use, while essential, makes up only a small fraction of total withdrawals because irrigation for crops and industrial processes consume far more water than households do on a global scale. That’s why the domestic share is around the low single digits, making the statement about being less than five percent the best fit among the options. In some regions domestic use can be higher, but globally it remains a small slice of total water use.