Europe (WHO region) vs United States: Population using at least basic drinking-water services
Europe (WHO region)
95.7%
in 2024
United States
100.0%
in 2024
Europe (WHO region) rank
1st
United States rank
1st
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- Europe (WHO region)
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 100.0% against 95.7% in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 4.3%.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Europe (WHO region) ranks 1st and United States ranks 1st of 7 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe (WHO region) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.5% | 95.7% | 2.2% | United States |
| 2010s | 94.6% | 97.5% | 2.9% | United States |
| 2020s | 95.6% | 99.8% | 4.2% | United States |
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 States?
- United States, 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 States?
- 4.3%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and United States?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Europe (WHO region) and United States rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- Europe (WHO region) ranks 1st and United States 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.