New Caledonia vs Switzerland: Drinking water service usage
New Caledonia
96.9%
in 2024
Switzerland
96.7%
in 2024
New Caledonia rank
46th
Switzerland rank
49th
Drinking water service usage over time
- New Caledonia
- Switzerland
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 96.9% against 96.7% in Switzerland, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Switzerland ahead.
New Caledonia ranks 46th and Switzerland ranks 49th of 163 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Caledonia averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Caledonia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88.9% | 96.7% | 7.8% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 94.9% | 96.7% | 1.8% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 96.8% | 96.7% | 0.1% | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher drinking water service usage, New Caledonia or Switzerland?
- New Caledonia, at 96.9% against 96.7% in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in drinking water service usage between New Caledonia and Switzerland?
- 0.2%, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do New Caledonia and Switzerland rank globally for drinking water service usage?
- New Caledonia ranks 46th and Switzerland ranks 49th 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.