Republic of Korea vs Puerto Rico: People using at least basic drinking water services
People using at least basic drinking water services over time
- Republic of Korea
- Puerto Rico
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in Puerto Rico, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Puerto Rico ranks 1st of 214 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 2 and Puerto Rico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Puerto Rico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.8% | 98.0% | 0.8% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 99.9% | 100.0% | 0.1% | Puerto Rico |
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 Puerto Rico?
- Republic of Korea, at 100.0% against 100.0% in Puerto Rico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic drinking water services between Republic of Korea and Puerto Rico?
- 0.0%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Puerto Rico?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Puerto Rico rank globally for people using at least basic drinking water services?
- Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Puerto Rico 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.