Colombia vs North Korea: Number without improved water
Colombia
1.44 million
in 2024
North Korea
1.43 million
in 2023
Colombia rank
47th
North Korea rank
48th
Number without improved water over time
- Colombia
- North Korea
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 1.44 million against 1.43 million in North Korea, a difference of 12,940.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 47th and North Korea ranks 48th of 231 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.14 million | 147,947 | 2.99 million | Colombia |
| 2010s | 2.26 million | 1.00 million | 1.26 million | Colombia |
| 2020s | 1.64 million | 1.43 million | 213,832 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without improved water, Colombia or North Korea?
- Colombia, at 1.44 million against 1.43 million in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without improved water between Colombia and North Korea?
- 12,940, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and North Korea?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Colombia and North Korea rank globally for number without improved water?
- Colombia ranks 47th and North Korea ranks 48th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number without improved water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.