New Zealand vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Population using at least basic drinking-water services
New Zealand
100.0%
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO region)
91.4%
in 2024
New Zealand rank
1st
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
4th
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- New Zealand
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 100.0% against 91.4% in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 8.6%.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 1st and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 177 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100.0% | 74.1% | 25.9% | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 100.0% | 82.9% | 17.1% | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 89.8% | 10.2% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic drinking-water services, New Zealand or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- New Zealand, at 100.0% against 91.4% in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic drinking-water services between New Zealand and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 8.6%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- New Zealand ranks 1st and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th 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.