Switzerland vs Turkmenistan: People with access to at least basic drinking water
Switzerland
8.92 million
in 2024
Turkmenistan
7.49 million
in 2024
Switzerland rank
95th
Turkmenistan rank
98th
People with access to at least basic drinking water over time
- Switzerland
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 8.92 million against 7.49 million in Turkmenistan, a difference of 1.43 million.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.2 times Turkmenistan's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 95th and Turkmenistan ranks 98th of 224 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.42 million | 4.61 million | 2.82 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 8.22 million | 5.96 million | 2.26 million | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 8.79 million | 7.21 million | 1.58 million | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people with access to at least basic drinking water, Switzerland or Turkmenistan?
- Switzerland, at 8.92 million against 7.49 million in Turkmenistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people with access to at least basic drinking water between Switzerland and Turkmenistan?
- 1.43 million, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Turkmenistan?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Switzerland and Turkmenistan rank globally for people with access to at least basic drinking water?
- Switzerland ranks 95th and Turkmenistan ranks 98th of 224 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.