Europe (WHO region) vs Switzerland: Population using at least basic drinking-water services
Europe (WHO region)
95.7%
in 2024
Switzerland
100.0%
in 2024
Europe (WHO region) rank
1st
Switzerland rank
1st
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- Europe (WHO region)
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 100.0% against 95.7% in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 4.3%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Europe (WHO region) ranks 1st and Switzerland ranks 1st of 7 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe (WHO region) | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.0% | 100.0% | 7.0% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 94.6% | 100.0% | 5.4% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 95.6% | 100.0% | 4.4% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic drinking-water services, Europe (WHO region) or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, 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 Europe (WHO region) and Switzerland?
- 4.3%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Europe (WHO region) and Switzerland rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- Europe (WHO region) ranks 1st and Switzerland ranks 1st of 7 groups.
- 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.