Micronesia, Federated States of vs South Africa: People using at least basic drinking water services
People using at least basic drinking water services over time
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 90.2% against 89.9% in Micronesia, Federated States of, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Micronesia, Federated States of ahead.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 153rd of 214 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Micronesia, Federated States of averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia, Federated States of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.3% | 88.2% | 3.1% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 2010s | 90.1% | 91.7% | 1.6% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 89.9% | 91.2% | 1.3% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic drinking water services, Micronesia, Federated States of or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 90.2% against 89.9% in Micronesia, Federated States of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic drinking water services between Micronesia, Federated States of and South Africa?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia, Federated States of and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Micronesia, Federated States of and South Africa rank globally for people using at least basic drinking water services?
- Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 153rd 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.