South-East Asia (WHO region) vs United States: Population using at least basic drinking-water services
South-East Asia (WHO region)
94.8%
in 2024
United States
100.0%
in 2024
South-East Asia (WHO region) rank
2nd
United States rank
1st
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- South-East Asia (WHO region)
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 100.0% against 94.8% in South-East Asia (WHO region), a difference of 5.2%.
That makes United States's figure about 1.1 times South-East Asia (WHO region)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 2nd 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 | South-East Asia (WHO region) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.8% | 95.7% | 13.9% | United States |
| 2010s | 87.5% | 97.5% | 10.1% | United States |
| 2020s | 93.3% | 99.8% | 6.5% | 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, South-East Asia (WHO region) or United States?
- United States, at 100.0% against 94.8% in South-East Asia (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic drinking-water services between South-East Asia (WHO region) and United States?
- 5.2%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South-East Asia (WHO region) and United States?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do South-East Asia (WHO region) and United States rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 2nd 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.