PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1985898
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1985898
The global water desalination equipment size was estimated at USD 20,015.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 42,658.4 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.0% from 2026 to 2033. The scarcity of freshwater reserves, coupled with the rising demand for water in various arid regions, as these areas lack sources of surface water such as lakes and rivers, has resulted in increased demand for water desalination equipment globally.
According to the World Economic Forum, global freshwater demand is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, leaving an estimated 1.6 billion people without access to safely managed drinking water. Currently, approximately 4 billion people live in water-scarce regions, and one in four cities faces water insecurity.
As water scarcity intensifies, the demand for desalination equipment is growing to bridge the widening gap between supply and demand. Water is a fundamental resource for daily life and plays a critical role in industrial and construction activities. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, with 96.5% found in oceans, seas, and bays as saline water. Only 3.5% of the world's water is freshwater, sourced from groundwater, rivers, streams, and lakes, making its availability and sustainable management crucial for human and industrial needs.
Global Water Desalination Equipment Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis on the industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the water desalination equipment market on the basis of source, technology, application, and region: