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