American Samoa vs French Polynesia: People using at least basic drinking water services
People using at least basic drinking water services over time
- American Samoa
- French Polynesia
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in French Polynesia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 1st and French Polynesia ranks 1st of 214 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | French Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.1% | 100.0% | 3.9% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 98.4% | 100.0% | 1.6% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 99.9% | 100.0% | 0.1% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic drinking water services, American Samoa or French Polynesia?
- American Samoa, at 100.0% against 100.0% in French Polynesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic drinking water services between American Samoa and French Polynesia?
- 0.0%, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and French Polynesia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and French Polynesia rank globally for people using at least basic drinking water services?
- American Samoa ranks 1st and French Polynesia ranks 1st of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO), published as People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.