Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Spain: Population using safely managed drinking-water services
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
54.3%
in 2024
Spain
98.6%
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
6th
Spain rank
5th
Population using safely managed drinking-water services over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 98.6% against 54.3% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 44.3%.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.8 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 6th and Spain ranks 5th of 7 groups.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.8% | 98.7% | 50.9% | Spain |
| 2010s | 51.2% | 98.7% | 47.5% | Spain |
| 2020s | 53.8% | 98.6% | 44.8% | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using safely managed drinking-water services, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Spain?
- Spain, at 98.6% against 54.3% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using safely managed drinking-water services between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Spain?
- 44.3%, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Spain?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Spain rank globally for population using safely managed drinking-water services?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 6th and Spain ranks 5th 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.