Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Nauru

Nauru: Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by was 97.8% in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
97.8%
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
112th
of 229 countries
All-time high
98.3%
in 2007
All-time low
97.8%
in 2024
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Nauru, 2000–2024

0204060801002000201220242000: 98.3 %2001: 98.3 %2002: 98.3 %2003: 98.3 %2004: 98.3 %2005: 98.3 %2006: 98.3 %2007: 98.3 %2008: 98.3 %2009: 98.3 %2010: 98.3 %2011: 98.2 %2012: 98.2 %2013: 98.2 %2014: 98.1 %2015: 98.1 %2016: 98.1 %2017: 98 %2018: 98 %2019: 98 %2020: 98 %2021: 97.9 %2022: 97.9 %2023: 97.9 %2024: 97.8 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Nauru is 97.8%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is down 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Nauru peaked at 98.3% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 97.8%, in 2024.

That places Nauru 112th out of 229 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 98.3% 98.3% 98.3% 10
2010s 98.1% 98.0% 98.3% 10
2020s 97.9% 97.8% 98.0% 5

Countries ranked near Nauru

  1. 109 Suriname 98.0% compare
  2. 110 Malaysia 97.9% compare
  3. 111 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 97.9% compare
  4. 113 Kazakhstan 97.8% compare
  5. 114 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 97.7% compare
  6. 115 Seychelles 97.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Nauru?
Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Nauru was 97.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by recorded in Nauru?
The highest recorded value was 98.3% in 2007.
What is the lowest proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by recorded in Nauru?
The lowest recorded value was 97.8% in 2024.
How does Nauru rank for proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by?
Nauru ranks 112th out of 229 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by rising or falling in Nauru?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Nauru data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by location (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by location (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
267 places, 6,481 data points, 2000–2024
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