Mongolia vs Peru: Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas

Mongolia

55.4%

in 2024

Peru

56.2%

in 2024

Mongolia rank

71st

Peru rank

69th

Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas over time

Mongolia
Peru

How they compare

Peru currently reports 56.2% against 55.4% in Mongolia, a difference of 0.8%.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.

Mongolia ranks 71st and Peru ranks 69th of 105 countries.

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About this data

Indicator: Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas
Unit: %
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 105 places, 2,610 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.