Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Nepal: People using safely managed drinking water services
People using safely managed drinking water services over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 16.5% against 11.9% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 4.6%.
That makes Nepal's figure about 1.4 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 147th and Nepal ranks 144th of 151 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.2% | 28.0% | 15.8% | Nepal |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 25.6% | 13.9% | Nepal |
| 2020s | 11.6% | 16.6% | 5.0% | Nepal |
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 Nepal?
- Nepal, at 16.5% 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 Nepal?
- 4.6%, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Nepal?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Nepal rank globally for people using safely managed drinking water services?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 147th and Nepal ranks 144th 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.