Africa (WHO region) vs France: Population using safely managed drinking-water services
Africa (WHO region)
16.8%
in 2024
France
98.4%
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
7th
France rank
7th
Population using safely managed drinking-water services over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- France
How they compare
France currently reports 98.4% against 16.8% in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 81.6%.
That makes France's figure about 5.9 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 7th and France ranks 7th of 7 groups.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5% | 98.4% | 89.9% | France |
| 2010s | 12.2% | 98.4% | 86.2% | France |
| 2020s | 15.9% | 98.4% | 82.5% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using safely managed drinking-water services, Africa (WHO region) or France?
- France, at 98.4% against 16.8% in Africa (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using safely managed drinking-water services between Africa (WHO region) and France?
- 81.6%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and France?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and France rank globally for population using safely managed drinking-water services?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 7th and France ranks 7th of 7 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population using safely managed drinking-water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.