Australia vs Europe (WHO region): Population using at least basic drinking-water services
Australia
100.0%
in 2024
Europe (WHO region)
95.7%
in 2024
Australia rank
1st
Europe (WHO region) rank
1st
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- Australia
- Europe (WHO region)
How they compare
Australia currently reports 100.0% against 95.7% in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 4.3%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 1st and Europe (WHO region) ranks 1st of 177 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Europe (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 99.3% | 93.0% | 6.3% | Australia |
| 2010s | 99.9% | 94.6% | 5.3% | Australia |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 95.6% | 4.4% | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic drinking-water services, Australia or Europe (WHO region)?
- Australia, at 100.0% against 95.7% in Europe (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic drinking-water services between Australia and Europe (WHO region)?
- 4.3%, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Europe (WHO region)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Europe (WHO region) rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- Australia ranks 1st and Europe (WHO region) ranks 1st of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population using at least basic drinking-water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.