India vs North Macedonia: Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas
India
83.0%
in 2024
North Macedonia
84.7%
in 2024
India rank
38th
North Macedonia rank
37th
Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas over time
- India
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 84.7% against 83.0% in India, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
India ranks 38th and North Macedonia ranks 37th of 105 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.3% | 84.7% | 14.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 76.7% | 84.7% | 8.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 81.6% | 84.7% | 3.1% | North Macedonia |
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, India or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 84.7% against 83.0% in India as of 2024.
- What is the difference in using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas between India and North Macedonia?
- 1.7%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and North Macedonia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do India and North Macedonia rank globally for using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas?
- India ranks 38th and North Macedonia ranks 37th 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 fecal and priority chemical contamination.