North Macedonia vs Portugal: Population using at least basic drinking-water services
North Macedonia
98.1%
in 2024
Portugal
97.8%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
61st
Portugal rank
64th
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- North Macedonia
- Portugal
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 98.1% against 97.8% in Portugal, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Portugal ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 61st and Portugal ranks 64th of 177 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.8% | 99.2% | 1.4% | Portugal |
| 2010s | 97.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% | Portugal |
| 2020s | 98.0% | 97.9% | 0.2% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic drinking-water services, North Macedonia or Portugal?
- North Macedonia, at 98.1% against 97.8% in Portugal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic drinking-water services between North Macedonia and Portugal?
- 0.3%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Portugal?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Portugal rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- North Macedonia ranks 61st and Portugal ranks 64th 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.