Europe & Central Asia vs Hong Kong, China: People using safely managed drinking water services
People using safely managed drinking water services over time
- Europe & Central Asia
- Hong Kong, China
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 100.0% against 92.5% in Europe & Central Asia, a difference of 7.5%.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.1 times Europe & Central Asia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Hong Kong, China has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 3rd and Hong Kong, China ranks 1st of 28 groups.
Hong Kong, China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia | Hong Kong, China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.9% | 98.8% | 10.8% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 91.1% | 99.6% | 8.6% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 92.3% | 100.0% | 7.7% | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using safely managed drinking water services, Europe & Central Asia or Hong Kong, China?
- Hong Kong, China, at 100.0% against 92.5% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using safely managed drinking water services between Europe & Central Asia and Hong Kong, China?
- 7.5%, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia and Hong Kong, China?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Europe & Central Asia and Hong Kong, China rank globally for people using safely managed drinking water services?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 3rd and Hong Kong, China ranks 1st of 28 groups.
- 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.