Afghanistan vs Nicaragua: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Afghanistan
82.18
in 2022
Nicaragua
81.71
in 2020
Afghanistan rank
154th
Nicaragua rank
156th

1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water over time

  • Afghanistan
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

Afghanistan currently reports 82.18 against 81.71 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.47.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.

Afghanistan ranks 154th and Nicaragua ranks 156th of 200 countries.

Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Afghanistan Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2000s 35.64 80.79 45.15 Nicaragua
2010s 61.11 81.32 20.21 Nicaragua
2020s 76.72 81.71 4.99 Nicaragua

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water, Afghanistan or Nicaragua?
Afghanistan, at 82.18 against 81.71 in Nicaragua as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Afghanistan and Nicaragua?
0.47, with Afghanistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Nicaragua?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Afghanistan and Nicaragua rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Afghanistan ranks 154th and Nicaragua ranks 156th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,456 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed