Core Insights - The average global water price increased by 6.2% from 2024 to 2025, marking the end of record increases during the post-pandemic high inflation period [1] - The factors driving water price increases are now more focused on long-term investment needs rather than merely compensating for operational costs, as seen in the early post-pandemic phase [1] - Europe leads the water price increases this year, driven by new legislation and investments in climate change adaptation [1] - Turkey and Kazakhstan are also among the top regions for water price increases, with seven out of the ten regions experiencing the largest price hikes located in these countries [1] - In Kazakhstan, authorities have shifted to metered water pricing to meet the investment needs for upgrading aging infrastructure and enhancing resilience [1] - Despite significant price increases, the absolute water prices in Kazakhstan remain low [1] - In other parts of Asia, water price growth is slow, with India experiencing some notable increases, but South Asia remains the region with the lowest water prices globally [1] - In Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, after years of continuous growth, this year's price increases are relatively moderate, although countries like South Africa and Argentina continue to show strong growth [2] - In North America, water price growth is stable, supported by increased rainwater treatment fees in many cities to address more extreme weather events [2] Company Overview - Global Water Intelligence (GWI) is a leading market intelligence and event planning company serving the international water industry, providing high-quality intelligence to help clients make informed strategic decisions [3] - GWI has been dedicated to bridging the gap between clients and their markets for the past 25 years, covering municipal markets, various industrial sectors, and aspects such as technology, finance, and economics [3]