Cambodia vs Mongolia: Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas
Cambodia
57.2%
in 2024
Mongolia
55.4%
in 2024
Cambodia rank
68th
Mongolia rank
71st
Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas over time
- Cambodia
- Mongolia
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 57.2% against 55.4% in Mongolia, a difference of 1.8%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Cambodia has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 68th and Mongolia ranks 71st of 105 countries.
Cambodia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Mongolia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.6% | 34.9% | 13.7% | Cambodia |
| 2010s | 53.2% | 45.2% | 7.9% | Cambodia |
| 2020s | 56.5% | 53.2% | 3.3% | Cambodia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas, Cambodia or Mongolia?
- Cambodia, at 57.2% against 55.4% in Mongolia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas between Cambodia and Mongolia?
- 1.8%, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Mongolia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Cambodia and Mongolia rank globally for using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas?
- Cambodia ranks 68th and Mongolia ranks 71st 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 Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas. 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 faecal and priority chemical contamination.