Statistics of the Water Crisis

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2022

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Factsheet

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Statistics and facts about global water scarcity, including the number of people without access to safe water and sanitation, the impact of water scarcity on health and education, and the economic costs of water-related issues.

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Factsheet

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2022

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Approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, and 4.2 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation services.

Water scarcity affects more than 40% of the global population, and this number is expected to increase due to population growth, climate change, and other factors.

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by water scarcity, as they are often responsible for collecting water for their households, which can be time-consuming and physically demanding. [3]