Top 5 Countries with Highest Water Consumption

2. China

Annual Water Consumption: 581.29 billion m3

China has a vast agricultural sector that requires substantial water resources for irrigation. The country has several key rivers, including the Yangtze, Yellow River, Pearl River, and Huai River. There are numerous lakes like Lake Poyang, Dongting Lake, and Taihu Lake as well. China has extensive aquifers that store water beneath the surface.