Republic of Korea vs Kuwait: People using at least basic drinking water services
People using at least basic drinking water services over time
- Republic of Korea
- Kuwait
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in Kuwait, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Kuwait has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Kuwait ranks 1st of 214 countries.
Kuwait has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.8% | 100.0% | 1.2% | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 99.4% | 100.0% | 0.6% | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 99.9% | 100.0% | 0.1% | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic drinking water services, Republic of Korea or Kuwait?
- Republic of Korea, at 100.0% against 100.0% in Kuwait as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic drinking water services between Republic of Korea and Kuwait?
- 0.0%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Kuwait?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Kuwait rank globally for people using at least basic drinking water services?
- Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Kuwait 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.