Named Examples: India vs. China

Question 1

India

Answer 1

India
 4% of the world’s freshwater but 16% of the population
 Demand will exceed supply by 2020
 Water tables are falling rapidly as 21 million wells are used

Question 2

China

Answer 2

China
 8% of the world’s freshwater but 22% of the population
 2/3rds of cities do not have enough water all year round
 Stress levels expected to occur by 2030
 Annual population growth rate is about 2.5% in Beijing
 Water table has been lowered in some areas by 40m