North Macedonia vs Ukraine: Share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water
North Macedonia
84.7%
in 2024
Ukraine
88.3%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
37th
Ukraine rank
35th
Share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water over time
- North Macedonia
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 88.3% against 84.7% in North Macedonia, a difference of 3.6%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 37th and Ukraine ranks 35th of 105 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.7% | 93.5% | 8.8% | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 84.7% | 89.1% | 4.3% | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 84.7% | 88.3% | 3.6% | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water, North Macedonia or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 88.3% against 84.7% in North Macedonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water between North Macedonia and Ukraine?
- 3.6%, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Ukraine?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Ukraine rank globally for share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water?
- North Macedonia ranks 37th and Ukraine ranks 35th of 105 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 urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water. 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 using an improved drinking water source that is located on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination.