Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals
Municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 74.0% against 68.0% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 6.0%.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 15th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th of 180 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.9% | 58.7% | 6.2% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 67.6% | 58.0% | 9.7% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 68.0% | 73.6% | 5.6% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 68.0% | 74.0% | 5.9% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 74.0% against 68.0% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2022.
- What is the difference in municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 6.0%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2022.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 15th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Municipal water as a share of total water withdrawals. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Municipal (domestic) water withdrawals as a percentage of total water withdrawals (which is the sum of water used for agriculture, industry, and municipal purposes).