Bottled water consumption reaches 241 liters per Tunisian a year
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- Tunisians consumed an average of 241 liters of bottled water per person in 2024, compared with 225 liters in 2020, according to official data.
- National consumption reached nearly 3 billion liters, or about 3 million cubic meters, as demand increases during periods of hot weather.
- The figures have prompted questions about the annual cost of bottled-water consumption for Tunisian households.
Bottled-water consumption in Tunisia continues to climb. Each person consumed an average of 241 liters in 2024, compared with 225 liters four years earlier, according to data from the National Office of Thermalism and Hydrotherapy.
Across the country, Tunisians consumed nearly 3 billion liters of bottled water last year, equivalent to about 3 million cubic meters. The volume highlights how deeply bottled water has entered everyday consumption habits.
Demand comes under particular pressure during periods of intense heat, when rising temperatures increase water needs. Available data suggest that consumption may continue to grow over the next two years as demand remains strong.
Behind these large volumes, however, lies a practical question for households: how much does bottled water really cost a Tunisian family each year?
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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