Liechtenstein vs North America: People using safely managed drinking water services
Liechtenstein
100.0%
in 2024
North America
97.4%
in 2024
Liechtenstein rank
1st
North America rank
1st
People using safely managed drinking water services over time
- Liechtenstein
- North America
How they compare
Liechtenstein currently reports 100.0% against 97.4% in North America, a difference of 2.6%.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.
Liechtenstein ranks 1st and North America ranks 1st of 151 countries.
Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liechtenstein | North America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100.0% | 95.4% | 4.6% | Liechtenstein |
| 2010s | 100.0% | 96.2% | 3.8% | Liechtenstein |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 97.3% | 2.7% | Liechtenstein |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using safely managed drinking water services, Liechtenstein or North America?
- Liechtenstein, at 100.0% against 97.4% in North America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using safely managed drinking water services between Liechtenstein and North America?
- 2.6%, with Liechtenstein ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and North America?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Liechtenstein and North America rank globally for people using safely managed drinking water services?
- Liechtenstein ranks 1st and North America ranks 1st 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.