North Macedonia vs Saint Lucia: Share of population using at least a basic drinking water source
North Macedonia
98.2%
in 2024
Saint Lucia
98.1%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
105th
Saint Lucia rank
108th
Share of population using at least a basic drinking water source over time
- North Macedonia
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 98.2% against 98.1% in Saint Lucia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 105th and Saint Lucia ranks 108th of 231 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.9% | 91.5% | 5.4% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 97.6% | 95.0% | 2.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 98.1% | 97.8% | 0.4% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of population using at least a basic drinking water source, North Macedonia or Saint Lucia?
- North Macedonia, at 98.2% against 98.1% in Saint Lucia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of population using at least a basic drinking water source between North Macedonia and Saint Lucia?
- 0.1%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Saint Lucia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Saint Lucia rank globally for share of population using at least a basic drinking water source?
- North Macedonia ranks 105th and Saint Lucia ranks 108th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of population using at least a basic drinking water source. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people who use an improved drinking water source, which is either located on their premises, or at a collection point, which takes no more than 30 minutes for a roundtrip.