Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Northern America

Northern America: Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by was 99.8% in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
99.8%
Change on year
down 0.0%
Rank
7th
of 38 groups
All-time high
99.8%
in 2023
All-time low
99.0%
in 2009
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Northern America, 2005–2024

0204060801002005201420242005: 99 %2006: 99 %2007: 99 %2008: 99 %2009: 99 %2010: 99 %2011: 99.1 %2012: 99.2 %2013: 99.2 %2014: 99.3 %2015: 99.4 %2016: 99.4 %2017: 99.5 %2018: 99.6 %2019: 99.6 %2020: 99.7 %2021: 99.7 %2022: 99.8 %2023: 99.8 %2024: 99.8 %

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 Northern America is 99.8%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Northern America peaked at 99.8% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 99.0%, in 2009.

That places Northern America 7th out of 38 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 99.0% 99.0% 99.0% 5
2010s 99.3% 99.0% 99.6% 10
2020s 99.8% 99.7% 99.8% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Northern America?
Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by in Northern America was 99.8% 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 Northern America?
The highest recorded value was 99.8% in 2023.
What is the lowest proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by recorded in Northern America?
The lowest recorded value was 99.0% in 2009.
How does Northern America rank for proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by?
Northern America ranks 7th out of 38 groups with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by rising or falling in Northern America?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Northern America 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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