Congo vs Ethiopia: Population using at least basic drinking-water services
Congo
44.2%
in 2021
Ethiopia
47.0%
in 2024
Congo rank
168th
Ethiopia rank
166th
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- Congo
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 47.0% against 44.2% in Congo, a difference of 2.8%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 168th and Ethiopia ranks 166th of 177 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.5% | 15.9% | 8.6% | Congo |
| 2010s | 39.3% | 31.9% | 7.4% | Congo |
| 2020s | 44.2% | 41.4% | 2.8% | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic drinking-water services, Congo or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 47.0% against 44.2% in Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic drinking-water services between Congo and Ethiopia?
- 2.8%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ethiopia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Congo and Ethiopia rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- Congo ranks 168th and Ethiopia ranks 166th 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.