Switzerland vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Population using at least basic drinking-water services
Switzerland
100.0%
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO region)
91.4%
in 2024
Switzerland rank
1st
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
4th
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- Switzerland
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 100.0% against 91.4% in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 8.6%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 1st and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 175 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100.0% | 74.1% | 25.9% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 100.0% | 82.9% | 17.1% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 89.8% | 10.2% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic drinking-water services, Switzerland or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Switzerland, 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 Switzerland and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 8.6%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Switzerland and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- Switzerland ranks 1st and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 175 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.