Eritrea vs North Macedonia: People with access to at least basic drinking water
Eritrea
1.62 million
in 2016
North Macedonia
1.79 million
in 2024
Eritrea rank
148th
North Macedonia rank
147th
People with access to at least basic drinking water over time
- Eritrea
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 1.79 million against 1.62 million in Eritrea, a difference of 169,810.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.1 times Eritrea's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 148th and North Macedonia ranks 147th of 231 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.25 million | 2.01 million | 759,648 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 1.55 million | 1.96 million | 408,104 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people with access to at least basic drinking water, Eritrea or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 1.79 million against 1.62 million in Eritrea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people with access to at least basic drinking water between Eritrea and North Macedonia?
- 169,810, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and North Macedonia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Eritrea and North Macedonia rank globally for people with access to at least basic drinking water?
- Eritrea ranks 148th and North Macedonia ranks 147th 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.