Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Ethiopia: People using safely managed drinking water services
People using safely managed drinking water services over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 13.5% against 11.9% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.6%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 147th and Ethiopia ranks 146th of 151 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 2 and Ethiopia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.2% | 6.2% | 5.9% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 9.5% | 2.2% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.3% | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using safely managed drinking water services, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 13.5% against 11.9% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using safely managed drinking water services between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Ethiopia?
- 1.6%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Ethiopia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Ethiopia rank globally for people using safely managed drinking water services?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 147th and Ethiopia ranks 146th of 151 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 safely managed 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 drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.