Ghana vs Pakistan: Drinking water service usage
Ghana
42.9%
in 2024
Pakistan
45.0%
in 2024
Ghana rank
132nd
Pakistan rank
129th
Drinking water service usage over time
- Ghana
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 45.0% against 42.9% in Ghana, a difference of 2.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 132nd and Pakistan ranks 129th of 163 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.5% | 43.1% | 24.6% | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 30.3% | 44.2% | 13.9% | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 40.2% | 44.9% | 4.7% | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher drinking water service usage, Ghana or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 45.0% against 42.9% in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in drinking water service usage between Ghana and Pakistan?
- 2.1%, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Pakistan?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Pakistan rank globally for drinking water service usage?
- Ghana ranks 132nd and Pakistan ranks 129th of 163 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Drinking water service usage. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people using an improved drinking water source that is located on premises, available when needed and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination.