United States vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Population using at least basic drinking-water services
United States
100.0%
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO region)
91.4%
in 2024
United States rank
1st
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
4th
Population using at least basic drinking-water services over time
- United States
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
United States currently reports 100.0% against 91.4% in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 8.6%.
That makes United States's figure about 1.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
United States ranks 1st and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 175 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.7% | 76.4% | 19.3% | United States |
| 2010s | 97.5% | 82.9% | 14.6% | United States |
| 2020s | 99.8% | 89.8% | 10.0% | 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, United States or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- United States, 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 United States and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 8.6%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do United States and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for population using at least basic drinking-water services?
- United States 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.