Hungary vs United Kingdom: People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) over time
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 1st of 214 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.3% | 100.0% | 4.7% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 98.2% | 100.0% | 1.8% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 99.9% | 100.0% | 0.1% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic drinking water services, Hungary or United Kingdom?
- Hungary, at 100.0% against 100.0% in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic drinking water services between Hungary and United Kingdom?
- 0.0%, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and United Kingdom?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Hungary and United Kingdom rank globally for people using at least basic drinking water services?
- Hungary ranks 1st and United Kingdom 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.