Bangladesh vs Pakistan: People with access to at least basic drinking water
Bangladesh
171.45 million
in 2024
Pakistan
227.88 million
in 2024
Bangladesh rank
8th
Pakistan rank
5th
People with access to at least basic drinking water over time
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 227.88 million against 171.45 million in Bangladesh, a difference of 56.44 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.3 times Bangladesh's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 8th and Pakistan ranks 5th of 231 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 136.78 million | 153.22 million | 16.44 million | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 154.36 million | 192.93 million | 38.57 million | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 167.22 million | 220.49 million | 53.27 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people with access to at least basic drinking water, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 227.88 million against 171.45 million in Bangladesh as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people with access to at least basic drinking water between Bangladesh and Pakistan?
- 56.44 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Pakistan?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Bangladesh and Pakistan rank globally for people with access to at least basic drinking water?
- Bangladesh ranks 8th and Pakistan ranks 5th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as People with access to at least basic drinking water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.